June 19, 2026

Seat Heat Vent System Release Engineer

Mid • 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 Summary:

  • The Seating Heat & Ventilation Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and launch of heated and ventilated seat systems across Client vehicle programs.
  • This role owns the technical definition, release, and ongoing quality performance of the seat thermal comfort features, working closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver best-in-class customer comfort, quality, and value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the design and release of seat heating and ventilation components and systems (heatermats, blowers, plenums, foam interfaces, harnesses, etc.) from concept through production.
  • Develop and maintain component and system-level technical specifications, design documents, and engineering standards for heated and ventilated seating.
  • Lead packaging and integration of heat and ventilation systems into seat complete/structures and foam, ensuring compliance with ergonomics, safety, comfort, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation in Client systems (e.g., part numbers, BOMs, drawings, 3D dataetc).
  • Coordinate with suppliers on design proposals, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, timing plans, and cost/feasibility studies; drive robust design solutions that meet Client performance targets.
  • Plan and execute validation activities for seat heat & ventilation systems, including thermal performance testing, durability, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
  • Analyze test data, identify root cause of issues, and drive corrective actions and design changes to closure.
  • Support vehicle builds (mules, pilots, PPAP, launch) by resolving fit, finish, function, and electrical/thermal performance issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Electrical, HVAC, HMI, Body, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure seamless system operation, proper network communication (LIN/CAN), and robust control strategies.
  • Manage engineering changes (CNs/ECNs), cost reductions, and quality improvements for in-production programs.
  • Support functional safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements as applicable (thermal safety, occupant comfort and health, electrical safety, etc.).
  • Track and report program status, risks, and open issues to management and program teams; maintain clear and organized openissue lists.
  • Benchmark competitive seat comfort technologies and contribute to Client seating innovation roadmaps for thermal comfort and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
  • Hands-on experience with heated/ventilated/cooled seat systems, including interaction with foam, trim, HVAC, Modules and seat structures.
  • Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and/or HVAC integration.
  • Prior experience in a Design Release Engineer (DRE) or System Responsible Engineer role at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or equivalent) for packaging and design review (detailed design experience is a plus).
  • Experience with standard engineering tools and processes: DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, design reviews, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with global project management and leading cross-functional teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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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Qualifications • 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience • BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required • Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process • Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly • Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals • Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products • Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues • Strong communication experience with Executive Staff • Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects • Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams • Travel as needed to support builds Salary Range • $125,000-135,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. 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. 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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ALTEN

Technical Program Manager, ECUs

Senior

On-site

Palo Alto, CA

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on managing the development, integration, validation, and delivery of vehicle control ECUs for automotive programs. The position involves coordinating cross-functional teams, suppliers, and hardware development activities to support vehicle launches and prototype builds. Candidates are expected to drive program schedules, risk management, and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of program team or equivalent experience, BS+ degree in Engineering or related technical field, Knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration, Experience in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, Experience with contract manufacturers and vendors for PCBA and assemblies, Program management experience with schedules and program goals, Experience developing and launching complex products, Experience solving complex technical issues, Experience managing multiple projects, Ability to travel as needed 📃 Skills: ECU, PCBA, PLM, Electronics, Validation, Integration, Engineering, Hardware, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive 🏢 Description: Location: Palo Alto or Irvine, CA You will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership capability. You will be the voice of the Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization as well as the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests when working within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages. You will be responsible for driving the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different ECUs. You will maintain and ensure awareness of overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams. Responsibilities • Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules. • Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies. • Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing. • Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries. • Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle. • Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds. • Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies. • Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM. • Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries. • Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers. Qualifications • 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience • BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required • Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process • Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly • Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals • Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products • Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues • Strong communication experience with Executive Staff • Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects • Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams • Travel as needed to support builds Salary Range • $125,000-135,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. 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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ALTEN

Electronics Engineer (Ref. L-2614)

Mid

On-site

Troy, MI

105,872 - 105,872 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on design release and lifecycle management of vehicle access systems including passive entry, keyless entry, and smartphone-as-a-key technologies. The position involves managing ECU hardware/software requirements, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and supporting production launches, validation, and field issue resolution across multiple vehicle programs. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Communication Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering, 6 months experience, US citizenship or permanent residency, Ability to travel weekly to client location 📃 Skills: ECU, NFC, Palantir, GIMS, PPAP, ATAR, BoM, Calibration, RF, Hardware, Software 🏢 Description: Lead design release activities for passive entry, keyless entry, keyless go, proximity approach, and smartphone-as-a-key vehicle functions in a fast paced product development environment. Own and manage component- and system-level requirements for the radio frequency hub module, key fob, and digital key control module across multiple vehicle programs. Release and maintain Change Notices (CN) and Bills of Materials (BoM) for part design updates and production changes. Collaborate with suppliers, validation, purchasing, and plant teams to ensure timely delivery and high quality ECU hardware and software. Release design components such as key fobs and NFC cards to meet design studio requirements, including ATAR and PPAP approvals. Manage calibration releases and related activities for key fob and phone based vehicle access systems. Support plant build issues and field triage activities, driving resolution through the GIMS system. Conduct warranty claim reviews in Palantir to identify failure trends and lead service actions and software releases as needed. Present component status, CN justifications, and issue resolution plans to cross functional teams and leadership. Manage launch readiness with suppliers, ensuring components meet program timing and compliance requirements. The position will require travel to client location weekly. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering - Six (6) months experience - US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) only 40 hr/wk, $105,872 yr. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. 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. Drug Screening Requirement: 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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Electrical Engineer

Mid

On-site

Westminster, CO

90,000 - 140,004 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Electrical engineering role focused on designing and developing embedded hardware systems and PCBs for industries including medical devices, aerospace, UAVs, and industrial controls. The position involves end-to-end electronics design, debugging, verification, and collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Hybrid role in Westminster, CO with opportunities to support customer-facing project scoping and design reviews. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, 3+ years of electrical engineering experience, Experience with embedded systems design and PCB layout, Knowledge of microcontrollers, processors, or FPGAs, Experience with high-speed or RF design technologies, Experience with communication interfaces, Knowledge of DC/DC converters and power topologies, Experience with EMI/EMC and signal integrity analysis, Experience with analog and sensor interface design, Hands-on PCB troubleshooting and debug experience, Eligibility to work as a US Person (citizen or permanent resident) 📃 Skills: FPGA, PCB, Embedded, Microcontrollers, Processors, SerDes, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-485, USB, SDIO, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, LVDS, DC/DC, EMI, EMC, Oscilloscopes, LogicAnalyzers, SpectrumAnalyzers, RF, 802.11, 10GbE 🏢 Description: Summary: As a member of the electrical team, you will work in multi-disciplinary project teams to architect and develop systems for markets including consumer products, medical devices, space systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and industrial controls. You will collaborate with senior electrical engineers and other disciplines to deliver electronics designs and products from concept through verification. How You Will Spend Your Time: Design Work - Design hardware architectures, power budgets, electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PCBs - Own designs from start to finish including layout, bring-up, debug, documentation, and verification - Participate in regular design reviews - Occasionally travel to customer sites for project kickoffs or deliveries Sales Support - Support account managers and project managers in bidding and scoping projects - Visit customer sites to discuss technical capabilities when needed Who You Are: - Able to quickly learn new skills and technologies - Comfortable owning designs through the complete lifecycle - Strong attention to detail and adaptability - Effective collaborator within multidisciplinary teams Minimum Qualifications: - Design and layout experience including several of the following: - Microcontrollers, processors, and FPGAs in embedded systems - Controlled impedance for high-speed channel design or RF technologies (10GbE, 802.11, SerDes, PCIe) - Communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-485, USB, SDIO, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, and LVDS - DC/DC converters and power topologies - EMI/EMC and signal integrity analysis - Analog and sensor interface design - Lab troubleshooting and debug experience of PCB assemblies using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and related equipment Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university - 3+ years of experience Location: Hybrid in Westminster, CO Salary Range: $90K - $140K The actual salary offered depends on job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Note: - Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) may apply - Pre-employment drug screening required as a condition of hire - Equal opportunity employer