Junior Vehicle Dynamics & Brake Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on, entry-level engineer with a passion for vehicles, driving, and performance to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a vehicle behaves on the road and making small mechanical changes to improve ride comfort and handling.

The position targets recent graduates with practical SAE Baja, Formula SAE, or related hands-on automotive experience and readiness to work on brake and suspension development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply with hands-on automotive exposure.
• Strong interest in automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics, and hands-on vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Drive test vehicles to evaluate ride comfort, handling, braking performance, and overall vehicle behavior.
• Identify, document, and help troubleshoot suspension and brake-related issues during vehicle testing.
• Work with senior engineers to understand vehicle dynamics and recommend improvements.
• Support ride and handling tuning to help achieve smooth, predictable, and well-balanced vehicle performance.
• Perform hands-on work such as changing brake pads, adjusting suspension components, and making small mechanical changes.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics interest

Hands-on testing

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAE Baja

Formula SAE

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on, entry-level engineer with a passion for vehicles, driving, and performance to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a vehicle behaves on the road and making small mechanical changes to improve ride comfort and handling.

The position targets recent graduates with practical SAE Baja, Formula SAE, or related hands-on automotive experience and readiness to work on brake and suspension development.