Mechanical Engineer - Durability (Ref. L-2618)

Alten Technology USA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Technology USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Durability to join our engineering team. You will plan and execute durability tests for automotive and mobility projects, provide guidance to design engineers, and help manage test rigs and data acquisition.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least six months of related experience. Travel within the MSA is expected, with a focus on meeting program budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or similar).
• Six months of related engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute durability tests for vehicle systems and components.
• Provide technical guidance to design engineers and select testing methods and sensors.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Durability (Ref. L-2618)

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.

Note: Due to federal contract requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders).

Product support through the planning, developing, scheduling and directing of a variety of engineering projects of differing scale and complexity. Provide technical guidance and direction to design engineers and technicians, developing schedules and establishing priorities. Prepare and estimates program costs for management and maintains costs within established budget. Responsible for accurate application of a diversified engineering knowledge, requiring advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories with the authority to draw, report and implement conclusions. Make decisions on types of testing, specifies test procedures, instrumentation and hardware used in the testing of designs. The job function extensively involves selecting appropriate instrumentation and sensors for experimental determination of vehicle vibration (acceleration and displacement), structure element internal stresses and system loadings, etc. Perform lab simulation tests for structure durability or system functionality verification testing in the following core areas: data acquisition, reconfigurable pneumatic and hydraulic test rigs, and shaker testing using inertia and fixed reaction rigs. Travel within the MSA to client worksite regularly.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar field with six (6) months experience. 40 hr/wk, $82,534/yr.

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.

The application deadline for this role is October 3, 2026

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