Subject Matter Expert

ALTEN Technology USA • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

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:
We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Requirements Engineering with strong expertise across key automotive domains.
This role will drive high-quality requirements definition, analysis, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Domain Focus Areas:
Energy & Propulsion
Thermal Systems
Access / Start / Operator Functions
Cabin & Visibility
Infotainment & Connectivity
Driving Assistance & Chassis
Active Safety, Warnings & Parking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Automotive, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field)
• Extensive experience in Requirements Engineering within the automotive industry
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and architecture
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or other automotive standards is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements development, analysis, and management across multiple automotive domains
• Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with system and business needs
• Collaborate with system, software, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Support impact analysis, change management, and traceability
• Drive best practices in requirements engineering and mentor junior engineers
• Interface with stakeholders to clarify technical expectations and resolve gaps

What This Job Offers

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