Lead Exterior Lighting Engineer – Automotive Frontiers

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer to lead development of advanced exterior lighting systems from concept through vehicle launch. You will own system requirements, optical performance, packaging integration, validation, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality lighting solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in automotive lighting, and strong knowledge of LED tech,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in automotive lighting or related systems.
• Strong understanding of LED technology, optics, thermal management, electronics, and system validation.
• Knowledge of automotive lighting regulations, design practices, and compliance, IIHS requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and drive results in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and validation of exterior lighting systems.
• Define system requirements and ensure seamless interaction between optical, mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Drive component and vehicle-level testing to ensure performance, durability, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and implement emerging lighting technologies, architectures, and cost-effective innovations.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful vehicle launches.
• Support warranty investigations, quality improvement activities, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance across engineering teams.

Skills

LED technology

Optics

Thermal management

Electronics

System validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer to lead development of advanced exterior lighting systems from concept through vehicle launch. You will own system requirements, optical performance, packaging integration, validation, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality lighting solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in automotive lighting, and strong knowledge of LED tech,