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:
- Looking for an energetic and organized Design Release Engineer, Electrical Accessories to lead the development of electrical accessory point integration.
- This position will work with the electrical hardware, systems, and software teams along with the accessory group to develop robust and cost-effective accessory connection points.
- This Engineer will report to the Manager of Electrical Modules and Accessories.
- Responsibilities will be broad in scope and complex, requiring creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Define requirements for electrical accessories, including wiring harnesses, control modules, lighting, and other components.
- Develop designs using CAD software while ensuring compatibility with vehicle systems.
- Work with various engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure seamless integration of accessories.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and other stakeholders to support production and resolve issues.
- Utilize LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) program. Master's degree is preferred.
- 5 years of relevant experience in automotive electrical design and release.
- Hands on experience with open loop and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, ECUs, etc.
- Hands on experience with Low Voltage (LV) components, such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc.
- Hands on experience with High Voltage (HV) components, such as DCDC converter, motor and inverter, battery, on-board charger, etc.
- Hands on experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
- Experience using problem solving methodologies to diagnose complex issues, such as 8D, Five Whys, and Fishbone processes.
- Functional experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, USCAR, SAE, NEC, etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have the ability to travel (up to 50%).
- Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
- Master's degree
- 5 years of relevant experience in automotive electrical design and release
- Hands-on experience with open-loop and closed-loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, and ECUs
- Hands-on experience with low-voltage components, including circuit breakers, relays, and wiring
- Hands-on experience with high-voltage components, including DC-DC converters, motors, inverters, batteries, and onboard chargers
- Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols
- Experience using 8D, Five Whys, and Fishbone problem-solving methodologies
- Functional experience with FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, USCAR, SAE, NEC, and related industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Adaptability and proactive leadership in fast-paced startup and new-model launch environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform standing, walking, and repetitive tasks for extended periods
What We Do
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company that provides innovative solutions for engineering, IT, and product development projects across the product life cycle. For decades, ALTEN Technology USA has been helping clients develop products that are changing the world, whether by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set new standards of care or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. The company provides support across industries including aerospace, defense, MedTech and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, energy and environment, rail, and more.
Why Work With Us
Potential clients in the industries we serve, Professionals in the Industries, and Potential employees within New Product Development, Engineering Services, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
