Rear Wheel Drive; RWD) Axle & System Design Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow.

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.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching;

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.

Experience: 5+ years

Industry: Automotive / Commercial Vehicles

CAD Tools: CATIA V5 / 3

DEXPERIENCE

We are looking for an experienced Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Axle & System Design Engineer to support the design and development of automotive and commercial vehicle axle and driveline systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical design, vehicle packaging, system integration, and product development from concept through production.

• Define component and system-level engineering requirements for axle and driveline systems.
• Develop engineering concepts, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Design and integrate rear axle systems, axle shafts, differential interfaces, and related drivetrain components.
• Perform vehicle packaging, clearance, feasibility, and tolerance studies.
• Evaluate the impact of axle, shaft, suspension, mounting, and surrounding vehicle structures on system integration.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMA, and serviceability principles.
• Support CAE analysis, prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, quality, and durability issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes, design documentation, and product releases.

• 5+ years of automotive or commercial vehicle engineering experience in a relevant domain.
• At least 2 years of hands-on CAD design experience using CATIA V5 and/or 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE.
• Knowledge of RWD and/or FWD architectures, axle systems, and driveline integration.
• Experience with axle and shaft packaging, component interfaces, and…