Senior ADAS Performance Specialist – Vehicle Development & Benchmarking

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a qualified Performance Specialist to guarantee ADAS performance and set core targets across their capabilities. The role involves competitive benchmarking, vehicle assessments, and management of technical requirements for ADAS features on current and future vehicle programs.

You will work with the ADAS simulation team to enhance requirement modeling, develop validation plans for test engineering, and ensure calibration with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from ABET-accredited university.
• 5 years of related engineering experience.
• 3 years in ADAS product development.

Responsibilities

• Set core objective performance targets for ADAS features based on benchmarks and VOC.
• Coordinate with ADAS Functional Science to improve requirements simulation.
• Create and support validation plans for test engineering.
• Provide impact assessment for product/feature changes.
• Prepare materials and vehicles for leadership ride-and-drive events.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues affecting ADAS performance.
• Support target setting and waterfall processes from Customer Car Profile.
• Develop and validate ADAS system performance on vehicles.
• Collaborate on calibration with other departments and suppliers.
• Collect objective data to quantify subjective gaps to targets.
• Build ADAS know-how and support road map development.
• Benchmark main ADAS systems of competitors.

Skills

Engineering experience

ADAS product development

Google Docs proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

ABET accredited university

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master degree preferred

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Description

• Client is seeking a qualified Performance Specialist who will be responsible to guarantee ADAS systems performance and set core performance targets within their competence area.
• They will be responsible for competitive benchmarking, vehicle assessments, and technical requirement management for ADAS features on production and future vehicle applications.

Job Duties

• Set core objective performance targets for all ADAS features based benchmarks of competitive set, translated voice-of-customer, and industry knowledge
• Work with ADAS Functional Science simulation team to increase requirement simulation capability and apply to programs
• Create and support core validation plan for test engineering team
• Provide impact assessment for product/feature changes
• Review/prepare materials and vehicles for leadership ride and drive events
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues affecting ADAS system performance
• Identify and fill gaps in new, rapidly growing organization
• To support Performance Specialists in target setting and waterfall processes starting from the Customer Car Profile (Target Vehicle)
• To develop and Validate ADAS systems performances on vehicles
• To support Performance Engineer in virtual and experimental performance development plan definition managed through the Integrated Test Plan (PSI)
• To ensure the ADAS systems calibration in collaboration with other department and system suppliers
• To collect objective data to quantify the subjective feeling, or to clarify the gap between the status and the goal/target when necessary
• To create knowhow of ADAS features and to support road map development
• To create benchmark on main ADAS systems and features of competitors

Position Requirements – Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (Materials/Chemical/Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited or equivalent university
• 5 years of related engineering experience
• 3 years of experience within the area of ADAS product development
• Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, and Pages
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to major strategy shifts whilst ensuring work continuity and motivation
• Willingness to support 1-2 week development trips domestic and international
• Market knowledge of competitive automotive ADAS system, market trends and safety protocols (e.g. NCAP, IIHS, NHTSA )
• Clean driving record and ability to drive test vehicles on public roadways

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of related engineering experience
• Familiarity with Tesla FSD or Chinese market ADAS
• Related work experience of at least 2 years in companies with a premium / luxury brand positioning
• Understanding of Client vehicle and electrical engineering development milestones
• Understanding of the V-model development process and requirements traceability
• Knowledge of automotive dynamics and vehicle engineering variables affecting performance
• Master Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.