May 23, 2026

Automotive Systems Engineer - Requirements

Senior • On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description:

  • We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Requirements Engineering with strong expertise across key automotive domains.
  • This role will drive high-quality requirements definition, analysis, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Domain Focus Areas:

  • Energy & Propulsion
  • Thermal Systems
  • Access / Start / Operator Functions
  • Cabin & Visibility
  • Infotainment & Connectivity
  • Driving Assistance & Chassis
  • Active Safety, Warnings & Parking

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead requirements development, analysis, and management across multiple automotive domains
  • Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with system and business needs
  • Collaborate with system, software, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support impact analysis, change management, and traceability
  • Drive best practices in requirements engineering and mentor junior engineers
  • Interface with stakeholders to clarify technical expectations and resolve gaps

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Automotive, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field)
  • Extensive experience in Requirements Engineering within the automotive industry
  • Strong understanding of vehicle systems and architecture
  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or other automotive standards is preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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Ideal for an independent engineer experienced in constrained vehicle integration and fast iteration cycles. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of experience in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or similar industries, Strong experience with harness routing and mechanical packaging in constrained vehicle environments, Proficiency in CAD tools and creation of 2D drawings, Experience driving designs through release and change control processes, Understanding of DFM/DFA and tolerance stack-ups, Knowledge of manufacturing methods: sheet metal, machining, injection molding, additive prototyping, Practical knowledge of harness integration best practices (bend radius, strain relief, chafe protection, heat avoidance), Ability to independently own integration problems and deliver manufacturable solutions, Experience supporting prototype builds and working directly with hardware and technicians 📃 Skills: CAD, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, GD&T, DFM, DFA, PLM, ECO, CAN, LIN, EMC, SiemensCapital, 3DX 🏢 Description: Location: Foster City, CA We're looking for a highly self-sufficient engineer who can operate as a hybrid Harness / Mechanical Integration Engineer to enable fast, safe, and serviceable implementation of low-voltage electrical systems in vehicles. 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Responsibilities • Own end-to-end harness mechanical integration for assigned vehicle areas: define routing/retention strategy, identify constraints, and drive implementation through release and build support • Independently design and iterate mechanical retention solutions for harnesses and LV components (brackets, clamps, clips, tie features, channels, grommet interfaces, protective covers, strain relief) with clear installation intent • Lead packaging and routing studies in-vehicle: measure, model, manage clearances, avoid chafe/heat/sharp edges, ensure service access, and account for build variation and tolerance stack-ups • Create complete CAD and release-ready documentation: ○ 3D CAD + 2D drawings for brackets/mounts/retainers (GD&T as needed) ○ Harness routing/retention definition and installation guidance sufficient for technicians and build teams ○ BOMs, fastener specs, torque requirements, and assembly steps • Coordinate and support prototype builds / fit-checks: drive fast design loops to closure based on real vehicle feedback • Proactively identify integration risks (rattles, loosening, chafe, interference, thermal proximity, ingress, accessibility) and implement prevention strategies • Partner with EE, Vehicle System Integration, Vehicle Integration, Geometric Integration and Manufacturing to deliver stable, serviceable solutions Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years' experience in automotive/robotics/aerospace or similar • Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver with minimal oversight • Strong hands-on experience with harness routing/retention and/or mechanical packaging in constrained vehicle environments • Proficiency with CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and 2D drawings; comfortable driving designs through release/change control • Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing methods (sheet metal, machining, injection molded clips, additive prototyping) • Practical knowledge of harness integration best practices: bend radius, strain relief, branch management, clip spacing, chafe protection, heat avoidance, edge protection, grommet usage, service loops, installation sequencing • Comfortable working directly with hardware, vehicles, and technicians in fast iteration cycles • Strong communication and documentation skills Bonus Qualifications • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering • Experience with harness design tools (e.g., Siemens Capital, CATIA/3DX, NX) and release workflows (PLM, ECO/CR) • Familiarity with automotive networks and electrical integration constraints (CAN/LIN routing considerations, grounding, EMC-sensitive routing) • Experience defining fastener strategy and durability considerations (vibration, corrosion, thermal, ingress/IP needs) • Experience building or supporting test fixtures / special equipment for lab or vehicle work Salary Range • $110,000–120,000 • Actual salary dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications Compliance Notice Alten USA is a federal contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

New offer

ALTEN

Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

Senior

On-site

Foster City, CA

🏢 Summary: Seeking an Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer to lead the development of automotive lighting systems from concept through production. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. Candidates should have strong experience in automotive lamp development, CATIA, and lighting system engineering. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, 5+ years of exterior/interior lamp development experience at a Tier 1 or OEM, Experience with automotive lighting systems engineering and CAN traces, Ability to manage full part lifecycle from design through production release, Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Knowledge of plastics, injection molding, optical design, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis, Experience with DFMEA development, Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, and automotive regulatory standards, Experience managing supplier relationships and engineering change management, Ability to perform root-cause analysis for lighting system faults 📃 Skills: CATIA, Enovia, CAN, GD&T, DFMEA, FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, BOM, InjectionMolding, Optics, Plastics 🏢 Description: We're seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced automotive lighting systems from concept through production. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to transform creative styling concepts into high-quality, production-ready lighting solutions that meet performance, regulatory, cost, and timing objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in automotive lamp development, expertise in optical and mechanical design, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges while driving innovative products into production. Responsibilities • Design and develop exterior lighting solutions for various vehicles, translating aesthetic styling visions into feasible, production-ready designs from concept through production, ensuring performance, timing, and commercial requirements are achieved. • Collaborate and communicate technical concepts and requirements effectively with Studio Designers, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to achieve design themes, attribute targets, and resolve complex engineering issues. • Leverage expertise in plastics, injection molding, optical design, GD&T principles, tolerance stack-up analysis, and electronics to solve complex technical problems and evaluate design trade-offs using first-principles reasoning and root-cause analysis, ensuring all parts and assemblies are optimized for high-volume manufacturing. • Conduct high level root-cause analysis for any lighting system faults. Investigate system-level failures, often involving reviewing communication logs (CAN traces), module diagnostics, and correlating them with the functional model to find the source of the issue. • Understand lighting system architecture. • Lead the development and creations of DFMEAs ensuring that dependencies are effectively cascaded to relevant cross-functional partners. • Support product validation plans, validation activities and sign off results. • Manage Tier 1 supplier relationships including RFQ documentation, technical design reviews, and the integration of supplier feedback. • Manage engineering change management, maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) using Enovia, and generate and manage 3D and 2D data with Catia V6. • Align engineering deliverables with commercial program requirements including appearance, cost, weight, durability, legal requirements, and program timing objectives. Qualifications • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline, Masters degree preferred) • 5+ years preferred of exterior/interior lamp development at a Tier 1 or OEM • Experience in lighting systems engineering and communication logs (CAN traces) • Capable of managing the full part lifecycle, including design, engineering validation, and release to production systems • Proficient in CATIA V5/V6, utilizing key modules like Part Design and Geometric Surface Design to generate 3D geometry, sectional data, and communicate technically sound design solutions • Strong understanding of engineering first principles and the ability to apply them to identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges • Demonstrated ability to manage information, prioritize tasks, and communicate project status with clarity • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory standards • Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity • Curiosity and high learning agility Salary Range • $115,000-130,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including location, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Drug Screening Requirement • All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Lead Automotive Software Test Engineer

Senior

On-site

Raymond, OH

🏢 Summary: Senior Automotive Test Engineer role focused on defining and leading end-to-end test strategies for AI-driven automotive software systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety. The position owns validation architecture, test automation, and cross-functional coordination within complex vehicle environments. It emphasizes advanced testing tools, data-driven validation, and continuous process improvement. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering, 8+ years of automotive software testing experience, Hands-on experience with dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, or OpenTest, Strong programming or scripting skills in JavaScript, Python, or CAPL, Experience in test automation and validation processes, Strong knowledge of test coverage analysis and defect tracking metrics, Experience working in cross-functional automotive engineering environments 📃 Skills: dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, OpenTest, JavaScript, Python, CAPL, HIL, SIL, Automation, Validation, AI, Analytics, ISO, ISTQB, IREB 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering. Minimum 8+ years of experience in automotive software testing. This position is focused on defining and leading testing strategies for AI-driven automotive software systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety of advanced in-vehicle technologies. The role involves end-to-end validation strategy ownership, test architecture definition, and coordination of cross-functional testing activities within complex automotive environments. The engineer will work closely with development, validation, and system engineering teams to ensure robust test coverage, high-quality deliverables, and continuous improvement of testing processes. The position requires strong expertise in automotive testing environments, test automation, and validation frameworks, with a focus on intelligent vehicle systems. Key Responsibilities : Test Strategy & Architecture Define and lead end-to-end test strategies for AI-driven automotive software systems Design validation approaches to ensure performance, reliability, and safety of vehicle technologies Establish test coverage frameworks and ensure alignment with system requirements Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies and validation processes Automotive Testing & Validation Tools Execute and oversee testing activities using industry-standard tools such as dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, and OpenTest Support integration of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments when applicable Ensure effective use of measurement and diagnostic tools for system validation Support end-to-end validation across automotive software development lifecycle Test Automation & Scripting Develop and maintain test automation scripts using JavaScript, Python, and CAPL Support automation of diagnostic and validation workflows Improve efficiency and repeatability of testing processes through scripting and tooling Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate automated testing into development pipelines Data & Analytics in Testing Support use of data pipelines and analytics tools for automotive software validation Analyze test data to identify trends, defects, and system performance issues Contribute to data-driven decision-making for validation and quality improvements Defect Management & Quality Improvement Track and analyze defects using structured metrics and reporting systems Support root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on test results and quality indicators Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination Collaborate with software, system, and validation engineering teams Coordinate testing activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Clarify responsibilities and ensure alignment across testing and development efforts Build strong internal networks to support alignment and execution success Communication & Reporting Communicate test results, validation status, and technical findings clearly to stakeholders Prepare technical documentation, reports, and test summaries Present complex technical concepts in a clear and structured manner Support decision-making through accurate and timely reporting Profile : Experienced automotive test engineer with strong background in software testing and validation Comfortable working in complex, cross-functional, and safety-critical environments Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated problem-solving capabilities Self-driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively Strong communicator with ability to align stakeholders and drive collaboration Must Have : 8+ years of experience in automotive software testing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering Hands-on experience with testing tools (dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, OpenTest) Strong programming/scripting skills in JavaScript, Python, and/or CAPL Strong understanding of test coverage analysis and defect tracking metrics Experience working in cross-functional automotive environments Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Good communication and coordination abilities across teams Experience in test automation and validation processes Good to Have : ISTQB or IREB certification Experience with AI-driven or autonomous vehicle systems Knowledge of data pipelines and automotive analytics tools Experience with HIL/SIL environments Exposure to automotive safety or compliance standards (functional safety, ISO, etc.) Experience in large-scale OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.