Hardware Engineer

Alten USA; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten USA is seeking a Hardware Team Lead to drive circuit design and validation for Power Distribution Boxes used in automotive applications. You will lead the hardware team, review schematics and PCB layouts, and coordinate testing and bring-up across locations.

The role requires hands-on experience in power electronics, MOSFET-based designs, worst-case analysis, and strong communication with customers. Collaboration with multiple teams and timely milestone delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on circuit design experience.
• Proficiency with schematic tools (DxDesigner preferred; Altium/OrCadence accepted).
• Solid PCB design/layout exposure.
• Background in Power Distribution / automotive LV & HV systems.
• Simulation experience (SPICE) and strong troubleshooting.
• Ability to design, analyze, and validate circuits independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and review schematics and PCB layouts.
• Lead testing, validation, and board bring-up activities.
• Communicate issues clearly to customers.
• Guide team members across locations and deliver milestones on time.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic tools

PCB layout

Power distribution systems

SPICE simulation

Independent circuit validation

MOSFET-based circuits

Worst-case analysis

Testing and board bring-up

Team leadership

Tools

DxDesigner

Altium

OrCAD/ Cadence

DOORS

JIRA

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.

We are looking for Hardware Team Lead, must combine strong technical expertise with leadership, customer-facing communication, and delivery responsibility. The project focuses on Power Distribution Boxes (PDB / BDU) for automotive client and experience in low and high voltage environments is critical.

Key Requirements

The ideal profile should demonstrate:

• Strong hands-on circuit design skills

• Experience with schematic tools (DxDesigner preferred; Altium, Or Cadence, etc. accepted if strong)

• Solid PCB design/layout exposure

• Background in Power Distribution / automotive LV & HV systems

• Simulation experience (SPICE) and strong troubleshooting skills

• Ability to design, analyze, and validate circuits independently

Strong experience in

• Power supply design

• MOSFET-based circuits

• Worst-case analysis (must-have)

• Testing, validation, and board bring-up (critical)

In addition, the candidate must be able to:

• Design and review schematics, PCB layouts, and test cases

• Perform and support testing activities (this is done by the team, not a separate function)

• Communicate issues clearly to customers

• Lead and guide team members across locations

• Deliver milestones on time

Tools like DOORS and JIRA for requirements tracking are a plus.

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.