ADAS Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an experienced ADAS Systems Engineer to define, develop, and validate vehicle-level ADAS targets across current and future programs. You will work with cross-functional teams, simulation, and suppliers to translate requirements into measurable targets.

The role involves benchmarking against competitors, supporting validation plans, managing requirements, and contributing to roadmaps. Travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret vehicle test data and identify performance gaps.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for development trips.

Responsibilities

• Define core performance targets and objectives for ADAS features based on benchmarking and customer expectations.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and vehicle assessments of ADAS systems across key automotive competitors.
• Develop and validate vehicle-level ADAS performance across production and future vehicle applications.
• Translate vehicle targets into measurable technical requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Support virtual and physical ADAS validation plans and test engineering activities.
• Identify and address cross-functional technical issues affecting ADAS performance.
• Prepare vehicles and data for leadership ride-and-drive events and demonstrations.

Skills

ADAS knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Applied Physics/Computer Engineering

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced ADAS Systems Engineer responsible for defining, developing, and validating vehicle-level performance targets for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This role will establish core performance objectives using competitive benchmarking, customer expectations, industry standards, and technical expertise.

The engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, simulation teams, test engineering, calibration teams, and system suppliers to develop and validate ADAS performance across production and future vehicle programs.

The role will also support competitive vehicle assessments, performance benchmarking, requirements management, validation planning, and technical development of ADAS features.

Key Responsibilities

• Define core performance targets and objectives for ADAS features based on competitive benchmarking, customer expectations, industry trends, and engineering knowledge.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and vehicle assessments of ADAS systems and features across key automotive competitors.
• Develop and validate vehicle-level ADAS performance across production and future vehicle applications.
• Support the development of ADAS performance requirements and translate vehicle targets into measurable technical requirements.
• Work with ADAS functional science and simulation teams to improve virtual requirement and performance simulation capabilities and apply them to vehicle programs.
• Develop and support core validation plans for ADAS test and validation engineering teams.
• Support the definition of virtual and experimental ADAS performance development plans through integrated test planning processes.
• Identify performance gaps between current vehicle behavior and established targets and define appropriate corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze objective vehicle data to quantify subjective driving impressions and identify gaps against performance targets.
• Conduct impact assessments for product, system, software, and feature changes affecting ADAS performance.
• Support ADAS system calibration activities in collaboration with internal engineering teams and external system suppliers.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional technical issues affecting vehicle-level ADAS performance.
• Support target-setting and performance waterfall processes beginning with the Customer Car Profile and Target Vehicle definition.
• Prepare vehicles, technical materials, and performance data for leadership ride-and-drive events and vehicle demonstrations.
• Develop ADAS feature knowledge and contribute to future technology roadmaps and performance strategies.
• Identify gaps in processes, tools, requirements, and technical capabilities within a rapidly growing organization and develop solutions.
• Support performance engineers and cross-functional teams in defining and executing ADAS development activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally for vehicle benchmarking, development, testing, and validation activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited or equivalent university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in ADAS product development.
• Strong understanding of automotive ADAS systems, vehicle performance, and feature development.
• Knowledge of competitive automotive ADAS systems, market trends, and applicable safety protocols and standards, including NCAP, IIHS, and NHTSA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret vehicle test data and identify performance gaps.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and related productivity tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing environment and adapt to evolving business and technical priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for 1–2 week development trips as required.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to operate development and test vehicles on public roadways.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with advanced ADAS technologies, including familiarity with Tesla FSD or ADAS technologies from the Chinese automotive market.
• Experience working with premium or luxury automotive brands, preferably 2+ years.
• Understanding of vehicle development milestones and electrical/electronic architecture.
• Strong understanding of the V-model development process, requirements management, and requirements traceability.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and vehicle engineering parameters that influence ADAS performance.
• Experience with ADAS calibration, validation, simulation, and vehicle-level testing.
• Experience working with automotive suppliers and cross-functional engineering organizations.
• Experience developing competitive benchmarks and translating benchmark results into measurable engineering targets.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.