Senior System Verification Engineer

Alten Technology USA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Systems Validation Engineer to validate vehicle electrical and electronic systems in simulated and lab environments. You will evaluate functionality against specs, run test scenarios, analyze results, and clearly communicate findings to engineering teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and experience with automotive electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong interest in automotive electrical/electronic systems and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing and validation of vehicle electrical and electronic systems in simulated environments.
• Execute test scenarios and validation activities per specifications and program requirements.
• Analyze results, identify issues, and document findings clearly for engineering stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain test cases, procedures, and validation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written/verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

HIL testing

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

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 seeking anSeniorSystems Validation Engineer to support the testing and validation of vehicle electrical and electronic systems within simulated and laboratory‑based vehicle environments. This role will be responsible for evaluating system functionality against defined specifications, executing test scenarios, analyzing results, and communicating findings to engineering stakeholders.

The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, system interactions, and feature functionality across multiple vehicle platforms. As experience grows, this individual will become a technical resource for end‑to‑end electrical system functionality and vehicle feature performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on testing and validation of vehicle electrical and electronic systems within simulated vehicle environments.
• Execute defined test scenarios and validation activities in accordance with engineering specifications and program requirements.
• Analyze test results, identify system issues or deviations, and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Communicate test results, defects, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain test cases, test procedures, validation plans, and supporting documentation.
• Update testing methodologies and documentation to reflect evolving product, system, and program requirements.
• Investigate electrical and electronic system behavior and understand interactions between vehicle systems and features.
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of system‑level issues identified during validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to support electrical/electronic system integration and vehicle feature development.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, communication networks, and system dependencies across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Serve as a growing technical resource for end‑to‑end electrical system functionality and vehicle feature performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in automotive electrical/electronic systems and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic system concepts, system integration, and vehicle architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret test results and identify issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering environment.
• Proactive learning mindset and willingness to develop expertise in complex vehicle systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality test results and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or other automotive simulation and validation environments.
• Experience with vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, or related automotive protocols.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic system integration and vehicle feature validation.
• Experience with configuration management and change management processes.
• Experience developing or maintaining test cases, test procedures, and validation documentation.
• Familiarity with automotive development processes, testing methodologies, and system‑level troubleshooting.
• Exposure to multiple vehicle platforms or complex automotive electrical architectures.

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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.

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