EV Charging Validation Engineer

Alten Technology USA; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities up to 50%

Job summary

Alten Technology USA is seeking a Validation Engineer for the Charging Systems group to validate charger interoperability and drive test plans across supplier DC charging systems. You will work with Powertrain, Firmware, and Validation teams to ensure conformance to CCS, ISO 15118, and other standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in EV charging, hands-on testing tools, and ability to travel up to 50% to field sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in EV charging systems or related field.
• Strong knowledge of DC fast charging technologies and global standards (SAE J1772, SAE J3400, DIN 70121, ISO 15118, IEC 61851).
• Experience with CAN, PLC, and serial interfaces using debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing of charger interoperability across supplier DC charging systems.
• Develop test cases derived from interoperability and conformance standards (CCS, ISO 15118) with Powertrain, Firmware, and Validation teams.
• Create structured test plans and maintain comprehensive test suites with clear documentation.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment (Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, power supplies, electronic loads).
• Manage test infrastructure, including hardware configurations and test documentation.
• Investigate field issues using CAN, Ethernet logs; perform root-cause analysis and validate fixes.
• Support integration, commissioning, and supplier validation activities, with up to 50% travel to field sites.

Skills

EV charging fundamentals

Interoperability testing

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

PCAN View

Wireshark

Ethernet testing

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.

As a Validation Engineer within the Charging Systems Engineering group you wiLl be working and validating the best and state of the art charging system including charge contro ler HW and FW Controls, Validating control interfaces between the charging system components, come up with test plan to evaluate various charger HWs, be a technical expert for charging supplier interactions etc. Actively participate in laying out test suites and plans for various charging system components of our L5 EV High Voltage Powertrain. Work cross-functiona ly with several amazing engineers to solve complex charging related HV and LV EE system problems by breaking them down into more solvable problems . You wi l work closely with cross-functional teams to understand root causes of failures, identify mitigation strategies, and incorporate learnings into new fleet chargers.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing charger interoperability across various supplier DC charging systems.
• Develop and implement test cases derived from interoperability and conformance standards (e.g., CCS, ISO 15118, DIN 70121) in co laboration with Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, and Integration/Validation teams.
• Create structured test plans and maintain comprehensive test suites, ensuring clear documentation to support engineering design decisions.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment, including engineering tools (e.g., Vector CANoe, CANalyzer), power supplies, electronic loads, and charging test assets.
• Manage test infrastructure, including hardware configurations, equipment calibration, software versions, and test documentation.
• Investigate field issues by analyzing vehicle and charging logs (CAN, Ethernet), performing root cause analysis, validating fixes, and driving issues to closure.
• Support integration, commissioning, and supplier validation activities, requiring up to 50% travel to various field sites.

Qualifications;

• 3–5 years of experience in EV charging systems, including charging session analysis and validation.
• Strong understanding of EV/EVSE charging fundamentals, interoperability, and vehicle-level validation.
• Solid knowledge of DC fast charging technologies and global standards such asSAE J1772, SAE J3400, DIN 70121, ISO 15118, IEC 61851.
• Experience analyzing communication protocols such as CAN, PLC, and serial interfaces using tools like CANalyzer, PCAN View, Wireshark, and terminal interfaces.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
• Experience working safely with high-voltage systems (up to ~500 VDC) and AC power systems (single- and three-phase).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment with strong co laboration and communication ski ls.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Bonus Qualifications;

• Familiarity with industry testing and regulatory standards (SAE, UL, ISO, IEC, UN, GB/T, GTR).
• Experience in test fixture design and selection of test equipment.
• Knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage PCB design.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Salary Range: $120k - $140k

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.

Note: Selecting “no” will not eliminate you from consideration for this role.

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.

As set forth in ALTEN Technology USA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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