EV Calibration & Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, a leading engineering services provider, seeks a Senior Powertrain Calibration Engineer to join our automotive teams. You will calibrate and validate electric powertrain systems at vehicle and component levels, delivering features with high quality releases and aligning with client processes.

You will collaborate with controls engineers, suppliers, and chief engineers, supervise CAN/LIN communications, and contribute to validation plans, test reports, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration (EV or electrified powertrains preferred).
• Strong understanding of EV systems (BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
• Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands-on experience with model-based embedded software development.
• Solid foundation in control theory.
• Experience in testing and validation of automotive features and calibration of in‑vehicle functions.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
• Own and deliver calibration for specific features (e.g., eLocker) with on-time, high-quality releases.
• Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to SOP in accordance with Client processes.
• Supervise and ensure correct implementation of CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
• Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
• Contribute with the validation engineer at the numerical and physical validation plan creation
• Analyze test results versus design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
• Debug embedded EVCU SW models and support issue resolution.
• Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
• Ensure smooth data/command exchange between xCUs impacting the powertrain and proper HMI behavior (physical/visual).
• Monitor and support implementation of PWT benches aligned with project needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls teams, suppliers, and chief engineers; lead/organize technical meetings.
• Track and resolve issues with suppliers and internal partners within area of expertise.
• Draft test reports and provide feedback at the end of each development phase.
• Communicate any test failures, delays, or interruptions to the validation engineer (Incident report).
• Control the test report done by the laboratory and write the test report should be released.

Skills

Analytical skills

Debugging

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Model-based development

CAN/LIN communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering

Tools

INCA

MDA

MATLAB/Simulink

CDA

PowerCal

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.

Job Overview:

Activities:

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
• Own and deliver calibration for specific features (e.g., eLocker) with on-time, high-quality releases.
• Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to SOP in accordance with Client processes.
• Supervise and ensure correct implementation of CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
• Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
• Contribute with the validation engineer at the numerical and physical validation plan creation
• Analyze test results versus design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
• Debug embedded EVCU SW models and support issue resolution.
• Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
• Ensure smooth data/command exchange between xCUs impacting the powertrain and proper HMI behavior (physical/visual).
• Monitor and support implementation of PWT benches aligned with project needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls teams, suppliers, and chief engineers; lead/organize technical meetings.
• Track and resolve issues with suppliers and internal partners within area of expertise.
• Draft test reports and provide feedback at the end of each development phase.
• Communicate any test failures, delays, or interruptions to the validation engineer (Notice by an incident report)
• Control the test report done by the laboratory and write the test report should be released

Tools & Software:

• INCA
• MDA
• MATLAB / Simulink
• CDA
• PowerCal

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration (EV or electrified powertrains preferred).
• Strong understanding of EV systems (e.g., BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
• Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands‑on experience with model-based embedded software development.
• Solid foundation in control theory.
• Experience in testing and validation of automotive features and calibration of in‑vehicle functions.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on production vehicle programs through SOP.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware or vehicle prototyping.
• Familiarity with Client processes, tools, or vehicle platforms.

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.