Driveline 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

Domain:
Automotive / Commercial Vehicle Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Design Engineer to support the development and integration of vehicle driveline and chassis systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in mechanical design, component development, vehicle packaging, and system integration across front‑wheel‑drive (FWD) and/or rear‑wheel‑drive (RWD) vehicle architectures.

This role offers the opportunity to work on end‑to‑end product development activities, from initial concept development and engineering design through validation, production launch, and continuous product improvement.

Candidates with experience in driveline systems, axle assemblies, half shafts, suspension systems, or related automotive mechanical components are encouraged to apply.

• Take ownership of engineering design and development activities for automotive driveline, axle, and related chassis components and systems.
• Develop engineering concepts, define system requirements, and translate vehicle-level requirements into component and system-level design solutions.
• Lead and support vehicle packaging, layout development, tolerance analysis, and design feasibility assessments.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product design releases using CATIA.
• Evaluate the integration of axle assemblies, half shafts, drive shafts, suspension components, mounting systems, and surrounding vehicle structures.
• Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and validation teams to ensure design feasibility and product performance.
• Support prototype development, engineering builds, testing, and product validation activities.
• Identify and resolve…