EE Architecture Domain Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that helps clients develop groundbreaking ideas in various sectors, including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, and rail. As part of the global ALTEN Group, they provide services across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. Joining ALTEN Technology USA means collaborating on complex engineering challenges, with support through mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The company fosters a culture of value, support, and inspiration for employee growth. The EE Architecture – Domain Architect is responsible for defining an optimized portfolio of architecture solutions for a specific domain or subsystem (e.g., ADAS, Infotainment, Chassis). This role involves working closely with subsystem and component owners within that domain and requires expertise in the specific domain as well as overall vehicle electrical architecture knowledge.

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience in EE Architecture design, Electrical Engineering architecture roles or System/Subsystem designs.
Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience in defining and designing large complex embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
Good knowledge/experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
Good knowledge/experience in Automotive Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
Good knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
Experience to establish a professional network within the ecosystem of automotive suppliers, and technology companies such as: Computer system technology companies; International Standard Committees (ISO, IEEE), Semiconductor vendors; Start-up companies.
Strong systems thinker.
Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

Master or PHD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
Track record experience with the design and requirements of the following complex automotive domains: ADAS/AD; Body; Cockpit; Connectivity, Powertrain, and Power Distribution.
Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
5+ years of experience in EE Systems or EE Architecture R&D.
Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics.
Client EE Architecture roadmap

Responsibilities

Responsibility to define the overall architecture strategy for the Domain
Define portfolio of Architecture solutions for the Domain (all Archetypes)
Discuss/Resolve CRs impacting the Domain for all architecture additions/changes
Create Long Term plans for the Domain (Technology Roadmaps) along with subsystem teams
Ensure commonality / consistency of interfaces/solutions for Client.
Physical & Functional Partitioning and Allocation of features and functions in order to meet systems/subsystem performance requirements, plus cybersecurity and functional safety requirements
Create mechanizations / schematics for subsystem domains
Create topology/functional diagrams showing data exchange/interactions between the components and systems
Drive Interfaces Standardization for the Domain / Subsystem
Stay abreast of new technologies and solutions for the domain
Oversee the Functional System Design modeling following the allocation decisions
Oversee Network & Diagnostics system design following the allocation decisions.
Work with the hardware team to provide requirements for microcontrollers, memory and/or communication chipsets to support the physical/functional allocation decisions.
Relentlessly drive to early life cycle delivery through an agile approach.
Develop a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
Willing to take action and drive results.