Electrical Engineer (Vehicle configuration)

altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to support integration and coordination of vehicle electrical architecture, requirements analysis, and early-stage vehicle builds. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program milestones and electrical system integration activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in automotive electrical engineering, with strong

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and document technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional coordination to help meet program deliverables and timelines.
• Review program timing, product plans, series cards, and bulletins; communicate updates to relevant teams.
• Assist in reviewing investigation bulletins and collaborate with the EE team to provide technical feedback.
• Support management of electrical deliverables within the vehicle program.
• Participate in Post-2A risk mitigation meetings.
• Support RAR (Red-Amber-Red) process activities.
• Assist in creating and managing Project Specification Releases (Source Package, 1A, 2A, etc.).
• Help manage Post-2A change request (CR) lists for PWB integration loops.
• Process and track specification change requests (CRs) in DOORS and other change management systems.
• Support PROXI/Vehicle Configuration updates.
• Assist during initial development vehicle builds at assembly plants.
• Participate in electrical issue resolution meetings and program reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Vehicle electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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.

The Electrical Engineer will support the integration and coordination of vehicle electrical architecture, system specifications, documentation releases, and change management activities. The role involves assisting in requirements analysis, vehicle configuration (PROXI) , and supporting early-stage vehicle builds at the assembly plant.

This position works closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure timely delivery of program milestones and electrical system integration activities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support cross-functional coordination to help meet program deliverables and timelines
• Review program timing, product plans, series cards, and bulletins; communicate updates to relevant teams
• Assist in reviewing investigation bulletins and collaborate with the EE team to provide technical feedback
• Support management of electrical deliverables within the vehicle program
• Participate in Post-2A risk mitigation meetings
• Support RAR (Red-Amber-Red) process activities
• Assist in creating and managing Project Specification Releases (Source Package, 1A, 2A, etc.)
• Help manage Post-2A change request (CR) lists for PWB integration loops
• Process and track specification change requests (CRs) in DOORS and other change management systems
• Support PROXI/Vehicle Configuration updates
• Assist during initial development vehicle builds at assembly plants
• Participate in electrical issue resolution meetings and program reviews

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

5+ years of automotive electrical engineering experience (or strong internship/co-op experience)

Basic understanding of vehicle electrical systems and architecture

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to organize and document technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (nice to have)

Exposure to component releasing, validation, or system/vehicle testing

Familiarity with assembly plant electrical test systems

Understanding of change management processes

Ability to work independently with guidance from senior engineers

Comfortable interfacing with manufacturing/assembly plant teams

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.