Air Resources Engineer

California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Aftermarket Advanced Technology Section (AATS) within the Emissions Certification and Compliance Division is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, highly motivated, and organized Air Resources Engineer (ARE) to support the aftermarket programs. AATS is at the forefront of assessing innovative aftermarket products, including EV conversions, fuel tank modifications, aftermarket catalytic converters, aftermarket critical emission control parts for on-highway motorcycles, and other aftermarket technologies as far as their compliance with the various regulations and procedures that AATS is responsible for implementing and supporting. Under supervision of the section manager, Engineers in the section evaluate designs and test data of aftermarket parts and retrofit systems. They will perform engineering evaluations to determine the effect of performance parts on emissions, analyze vehicle/engine emission data, prepare reports and other technical documentation for approval, develop pertinent engineering test procedures for emission compliance testing and prepare necessary correspondences and guidelines to applicants. Evaluation of parts may also involve review of manufacturer durability test plans, on-board diagnostics II (OBD II) compliance, and impact on vehicle auxiliary emission control devices. Engineers in this section also provide support for various databases, conduct warranty report reviews, support potential recall activities, and may conduct audits of exempted aftermarket parts. Engineers in the section may be assigned to assist in the development of new regulations pertaining to emerging aftermarket areas. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Headquarters and reporting location for this position is located at CARB SoCal Headquarters office (4001 Iowa Avenue, Riverside CA 92507)