Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Position Overview

• We are seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced electrical and electronic (E/E) systems for automotive applications.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering, requirements development, or verification and validation (V&V) within the automotive industry.
• Depending on the candidate's background and project needs, the engineer will focus on defining and managing system requirements, ensuring proper integration of electrical systems, or performing system-level validation to ensure compliance with customer specifications, performance targets, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Requirements Engineering

• Develop, analyze, document, and maintain electrical and electronic system requirements throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
• Translate customer needs, vehicle-level features, and functional objectives into clear, measurable, and testable system requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, electrical architecture, and vehicle integration teams to ensure proper requirements allocation and traceability.
• Conduct requirements reviews to ensure completeness, consistency, feasibility, and compliance with OEM standards.
• Support the definition of system interfaces, functional specifications, and electrical architecture.
• Maintain requirements traceability from customer and vehicle-level specifications through system and subsystem requirements.
• Perform impact analyses and support engineering change management activities.
• Utilize requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion, or Jama.
• Support the development of verification criteria, test specifications, and acceptance requirements.

Systems Verification & Validation

• Develop and execute validation strategies, test plans, and test procedures for automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Perform system-level functional testing to verify compliance with engineering requirements and OEM specifications.
• Support validation activities across bench testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and vehicle-level environments.
• Analyze system behavior, identify defects, and investigate electrical or communication-related issues.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of automotive communication networks, including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to monitor signals, analyze communication messages, and evaluate system performance.
• Document test results, generate validation reports, and track issues through resolution.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability between system requirements, verification procedures, and validation results.
• Support system integration, regression testing, and release readiness activities.

Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• Work closely with OEM engineering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical design reviews, requirements reviews, and engineering problem-solving activities.
• Support compliance with automotive development processes, quality standards, and engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in requirements management, testing methodologies, and system development processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive electrical/electronic systems engineering, requirements engineering, systems integration, or verification and validation.
• Understanding of automotive E/E architectures, electronic control units (ECUs), and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience in at least one of the following:
• Developing and managing system-level requirements.
• Creating and executing system-level verification and validation procedures.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including the V-model development process.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, engineering requirements, and electrical system documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of automotive systems such as body electronics, powertrain, chassis, ADAS, infotainment, or vehicle connectivity.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion, or Jama.
• Experience with automotive testing and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, INCA, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with HIL testing environments such as dSPACE, NI, or Vector VT System.
• Understanding of automotive functional safety principles and ISO 26262.
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes and systems engineering work products.
• Experience with test automation, scripting, or data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, signal analysis, and automotive diagnostic protocols such as UDS.
• Experience working with issue tracking and configuration management tools such as Jira, Git, or similar systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems, combined with hands-on experience in either system requirements engineering or system verification and validation.
• Candidates are not expected to have extensive experience in both disciplines but should understand how requirements definition, system integration, and validation contribute to the overall automotive development lifecycle.
• The position requires a detail-oriented engineer capable of working in a collaborative, fast-paced automotive engineering environment while ensuring that system functionality, quality, and performance meet customer expectations.

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.