Electrical Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to contribute to the design and advancement of next-generation heavy-duty and autonomous vehicle platforms. The role drives electrical and electronic system architecture, develops and manages system requirements, supports system integration, evaluates functional safety considerations, and contributes to regulatory compliance throughout the product development lifecycle. A key focus is implementing and integrating software-driven vehicle features.

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 product development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior