Electrical Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Allentown, PA

3d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company supporting clients across industries including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. The company is part of the global ALTEN Group and provides services across the product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. The Electrical Systems Engineer will contribute to the design and advancement of next-generation heavy-duty and autonomous vehicle platforms. The role focuses on electrical and electronic system architecture, system requirements, system integration, functional safety considerations, and regulatory compliance throughout the product development lifecycle, with particular emphasis on implementing and integrating software-driven vehicle features. ALTEN describes a workplace with mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The position requires a pre-employment drug screening. ALTEN USA is an equal opportunity employer and a federal contractor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of professional experience in automotive systems engineering.
Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering practices and managing technical requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative approach to complex engineering challenges.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and subject-matter experts.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or integrating systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Experience working across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines to support system-level integration.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical/electronic architectures and electronics integration.
Experience defining software requirements and supporting software-related change management processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain electrical and electronic system specifications for vehicle platforms.
Establish, document, and maintain system requirements, technical interfaces, and related engineering documentation.
Lead the technical definition and development of new vehicle capabilities and enhancements to existing features.
Contribute to the evolution of vehicle platform architectures for conventional and autonomous vehicle programs.
Maintain requirements traceability and support change and configuration management throughout the product development process.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues involving electrical hardware, embedded software, and vehicle communication networks.
Facilitate engineering reviews and technical collaboration among internal engineering teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and external suppliers.
Support system integration, evaluate functional safety considerations, and contribute to regulatory compliance across the product development lifecycle.