Brake Performance Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in California is seeking a Brake Performance Engineer to develop and test innovative braking systems. In this role, you will work on performance metrics, test methodologies, and lead data analysis.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering with 5-8 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary between $115,000 and $130,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of automotive brake development and vehicle testing experience.
• Excellent understanding of hydraulic and electro mechanical braking systems.
• Hands-on experience with vehicles and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop brake performance and braking comfort metrics.
• Test the interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators.
• Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance.

Skills

Hydraulic braking systems

Electromechanical braking systems

Vehicle dynamics

Data acquisition

Brake performance tools/software

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

MDA

MATLAB/Simulink

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.

Brake Performance Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Develop brake performance and braking comfort
• Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators
• Develop & track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance
• Pass down requirements to systems and components
• Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance
• Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance
• Execute vehicle validation
• Lead data analysis and issue resolution
• Monitor fleet performance via dashboards
• Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing

What you’ll need:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering and 5-8 years of automotive or related brake development and vehicle testing experience
• Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking system and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions
• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics on different surface conditions
• Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle
• Experience in vehicle-level and bench level brake integration
• Hands‑on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition
• Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests
• Willingness to frequently travel within the continental US (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN)
• Experience with brake performance tools and software (e.g CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic Vbox)
• Experience with ticket systems

Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

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.

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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.