EE Architecture Application Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altentechnologyusa seeks an EE Architecture Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, responsible for providing architecture solutions for vehicle platforms. You'll work on integrated vehicle electrical architecture, ensuring project needs are met with quality.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or related fields, and 1-3 years experience in EE architecture design. Knowledge of CAN and Ethernet protocols is essential. We promote a culture of growth and offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
• Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems.
• Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture solutions for specific vehicle platforms.
• Identify platform needs not covered by existing archetypes and propose solutions.
• Interact with teams to optimize architecture deployment.

Skills

EE Architecture design

Electrical Engineering

Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet

Strong systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Networking tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision)

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

• The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
• They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.

Responsibilities

• Understand Platform/Programs applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
• Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
• Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
• Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
• Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
• Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
• Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
• Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
• Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
• Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
• Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g., different lengths) and work with the Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
• Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
• Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
• Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
• Strong systems thinker.
• Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
• Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
• Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
• Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
• Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
• AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
• Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics.

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.