Mid Level Vehicle Engineer Jobs

Mid level vehicle engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive design and validation decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates on technical direction. Roles run predominantly on-site with a growing hybrid share across Automotive, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like PlusAI, Exponent, and Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPlusAI
Top cityFremont, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Hybrd Electric Vehicle (xHEV) Calibration Engineer
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Hybrd Electric Vehicle (xHEV) Calibration Engineer
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Vehicle Integration Project Engineer
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Vehicle Integration Project Engineer
Magna International
Troy, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Motorsports Vehicle Testing & Performance Engineer
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Motorsports Vehicle Testing & Performance Engineer
General Motors
Concord, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Automotive Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Development
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Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Development
Komatsu
Peoria, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$85k - $110k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer
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Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Long Beach, California
Frontend Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
UI/UX Design
$139k - $233k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Vehicle Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

PlusAI3 open roles
Exponent3 open roles
Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence

Mid Level Vehicle Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level vehicle engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the design, testing, or validation cycle from start to finish, made technical trade-off decisions, and delivered measurable results. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific discipline, whether that is powertrain, chassis, NVH, or systems integration, and demonstrate that you can operate with limited day-to-day oversight.

Which companies hire mid level vehicle engineers?

Companies hiring mid level vehicle engineers right now include PlusAI, Exponent, and Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and engineering services firms that need engineers who can own work streams without heavy supervision.

Are there remote mid level vehicle engineer jobs?

Yes, though most vehicle engineering roles require at least some on-site access to hardware, test equipment, or manufacturing facilities. About 21% of mid level vehicle engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in software-defined vehicle, simulation, and systems engineering functions where the core work can be done off-site.

How do I move up to a mid level vehicle engineer role?

Progression from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating genuine project ownership over your first few years. Build depth in one technical domain, take on responsibilities beyond your assigned tasks, document measurable outcomes like weight savings, cost reductions, or cycle time improvements, and seek out cross-functional exposure. Engineers who can point to specific decisions they owned, not just tasks they completed, make the strongest case for a mid level title.

Which industries hire the most mid level vehicle engineers?

Mid Level vehicle engineer roles concentrate in Automotive, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they are actively developing next-generation platforms, from electric powertrains to advanced driver assistance systems, and need engineers with enough experience to contribute independently from day one.