Electrical Systems Engineer
Alten Technology USA
Allentown, PA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
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.
Position Overview
Contribute to the design and advancement of next-generation heavy-duty and autonomous vehicle platforms. This role will be responsible for driving electrical and electronic system architecture, developing and managing system requirements, supporting system integration, evaluating functional safety considerations, and contributing to regulatory compliance across the full product development lifecycle. A primary area of focus will be the implementation and integration of software-driven vehicle features.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain electrical and electronic system specifications for vehicle platforms.
Establish, document, and maintain system requirements, technical interfaces, and related engineering documentation.
Lead the technical definition and development of new vehicle capabilities and enhancements to existing features.
Contribute to the evolution of vehicle platform architectures supporting both conventional and autonomous vehicle programs.
Maintain requirements traceability and support change and configuration management throughout the product development process.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues spanning electrical hardware, embedded software, and vehicle communication networks.
Facilitate engineering reviews and technical collaboration among internal engineering teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and external suppliers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of professional experience in automotive systems engineering.
Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering practices and managing technical requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative approach to addressing complex engineering challenges.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and subject-matter experts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or integrating systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Experience working across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines to support system-level integration.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical/electronic architectures and electronics integration.
Experience defining software requirements and supporting software-related change management processes.
Salary: $85,000-$95,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
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.