Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer focused on diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis to ensure the reliability and uptime of our public vehicles. You will lead complex electrical troubleshooting, analyze CAN networks, and translate findings into actionable engineering improvements.

You will collaborate with service technicians and design engineers, perform RCA investigations, and mentor staff in CAN tools and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or similar fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficient in CAN network analysis tools and vehicle diagnostics.
• Strong RCA knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to read wiring schematics and use bench tools on vehicles.
• Excellent communication with technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex electrical, electronic, and network issues on our public vehicles.
• Use CAN tools and diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle networks and identify faults.
• Analyze vehicle logs to reconstruct failure events and identify faults.
• Lead RCA investigations and present findings to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with technicians to guide repairs and improvements.

Skills

CAN network analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Electrical diagnostics

Hands-on aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANoe

PCAN

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

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.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

As an Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer, focused on Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis, you will be the critical link between our design engineering teams and the fleet operations technicians. Your primary mission is to ensure the reliability and uptime of our public vehicles by leading complex electrical troubleshooting, driving hands‑on repairs, and executing formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues. You will dive deep into vehicle networks, collaborate daily with technicians on the shop floor, and translate diagnostic findings into actionable engineering improvements.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex electrical, electronic, and network issues on our public vehicles.
• Utilize CAN tools and advanced diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle networks, pinpoint communication faults, and isolate hardware/software anomalies.
• Analyze vehicle log data to reconstruct failure events and identify system‑level electrical faults.
• Develop and document standardized diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting trees for the technician team.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

• Lead cross‑functional RCA investigations for systemic or high‑severity electrical failures using industry‑standard methodologies.
• Implement temporary containment actions (workarounds/immediate repairs) while simultaneously driving long‑term, permanent corrective actions.
• Present RCA findings to hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to influence future design iterations and improve vehicle reliability.
• Maintain detailed failure analysis documentation and track the effectiveness of implemented solutions over time.

Technician Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with service technicians on the floor to guide complex repairs and component replacements.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into accessible, practical guidance for the technician team.
• Actively listen to technician feedback regarding serviceability and diagnostic pain points, advocating for improvements in diagnostic software and vehicle design.
• Provide training to technicians on the use of CAN tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and proper electrical safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience level: 5+ years in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or similar fields.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
• Wire Harness Expertise: Understands standard repair processes and can actively demonstrate and coach technicians.
• CAN Network Expertise: Proven, hands‑on experience using industry‑standard CAN network analysis tools (such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, PCAN) to monitor traffic, inject signals, and diagnose network health.
• RCA Proficiency: Deep understanding and practical application of formal Root Cause Analysis methodologies (e.g., Shainin, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Hands‑On Aptitude: Strong ability to read complex wiring schematics and use traditional bench tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers). Comfortable turning wrenches and working directly on vehicles.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building trust and working seamlessly with both blue‑collar technicians and white‑collar design engineers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Cloud Diagnostics: Ability to analyze remote vehicle logs to catch fleet issues early.
• Functional Safety: Familiarity with strict automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262.
• Rapid Response Leadership: Experience leading fast‑paced teams to solve critical, high‑pressure problems.

Salary Range:

• $110,000-120,000
• 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.