ADAS Performance Specialist

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Performance Specialist to guarantee ADAS system performance and set core targets within their scope. You will conduct competitive benchmarking, vehicle assessments, and manage technical requirements for ADAS features on production and future vehicles.

Join a collaborative team across the product development cycle, work with cross-functional groups, and contribute to validation plans, data collection, and calibration activities to advance advanced driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent university.
• 5 years of related engineering experience.
• 3 years of experience within the area of ADAS product development.
• Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and Pages.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel 1-2 weeks domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Set core objective performance targets for ADAS features based on benchmarks and industry knowledge.
• Collaborate with ADAS Functional Science to enhance simulation capability.
• Create and support validation plans for test engineers.
• Provide impact assessments for product/feature changes.
• Prepare materials and vehicles for leadership ride and drive events.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues affecting ADAS performance.

Skills

ADAS development

Benchmarking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree program

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

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.

Job Description

• Client is seeking a qualified Performance Specialist who will be responsible to guarantee ADAS systems performance and set core performance targets within their competence area.
• They will be responsible for competitive benchmarking, vehicle assessments, and technical requirement management for ADAS features on production and future vehicle applications.

Job Duties

• Set core objective performance targets for all ADAS features based benchmarks of competitive set, translated voice-of-customer, and industry knowledge
• Work with ADAS Functional Science simulation team to increase requirement simulation capability and apply to programs
• Create and support core validation plan for test engineering team
• Provide impact assessment for product/feature changes
• Review/prepare materials and vehicles for leadership ride and drive events
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues affecting ADAS system performance
• Identify and fill gaps in new, rapidly growing organization
• To support Performance Specialists in target setting and waterfall processes starting from the Customer Car Profile (Target Vehicle)
• To develop and Validate ADAS systems performances on vehicles
• To support Performance Engineer in virtual and experimental performance development plan definition managed through the Integrated Test Plan (PSI)
• To ensure the ADAS systems calibration in collaboration with other department and system suppliers
• To collect objective data to quantify the subjective feeling, or to clarify the gap between the status and the goal/target when necessary
• To create knowhow of ADAS features and to support road map development
• To create benchmark on main ADAS systems and features of competitors

Position Requirements – Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (Materials/Chemical/Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited or equivalent university
• 5 years of related engineering experience
• 3 years of experience within the area of ADAS product development
• Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and Pages
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to major strategy shifts whilst ensuring work continuity and motivation
• Willingness to support 1-2 week development trips domestic and international
• Market knowledge of competitive automotive ADAS system, market trends and safety protocols (e.g. NCAP, IIHS, NHTSA )
• Clean driving record and ability to drive test vehicles on public roadways

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of related engineering experience
• Familiarity with Tesla FSD or Chinese market ADAS
• Related work experience of at least 2 years in companies with a premium / luxury brand positioning
• Understanding of Client vehicle and electrical engineering development milestones
• Understanding of the V-model development process and requirements traceability
• Knowledge of automotive dynamics and vehicle engineering variables affecting performance
• Master Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

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.

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.