Automotive Component​/Systems Engineer – V Electrical & Root Cause Analysis

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Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

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paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Component / Systems Engineer with hands‑on experience in component and system‑level development, root cause analysis, 12V electrical systems, battery‑related technologies, DVP&R, and component release.

The ideal candidate will have experience taking automotive components from development through validation and release, working closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to identify and resolve issues and ensure components meet functional, performance, reliability, and quality requirements.

• Lead component‑and system‑level engineering activities throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) for assigned components and systems.
• Define validation requirements, test plans, and acceptance criteria based on engineering requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for component and system‑level issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Investigate electrical, functional, performance, and reliability issues and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Support development and integration of 12V electrical systems and battery‑related components.
• Analyze vehicle electrical system behavior and component interactions to identify potential failure modes and performance issues.
• Work with suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve design, validation, manufacturing, and field‑related issues.
• Review engineering designs and specifications to ensure compliance with vehicle and system requirements.
• Coordinate component testing, validation, and issue resolution with test and validation teams.
• Track open issues, identify risks, and drive issues to closure.
• Support component release activities, including engineering documentation, design reviews, validation results, and release approvals.
• Ensure released components meet applicable functional, performance, reliability, and quality requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and cross‑functional problem‑solving activities.
• Provide technical recommendations based on test results, failure analysis, and engineering data.