Systems Engineer (Ref. L-2619)

Altentechnologyusa; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an engineer to develop system-level electrical architectures for Class 8 vehicles. You will author technical reports and cross-functional specs for electrical subsystems and craft detailed schematics representing electromobility functions.

Familiarity with SAE J1939 and J1587 protocols is required as you collaborate in a SAFe framework with global teams, occasionally traveling within the MSA to client sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical/Electronics Engineering (6 months experience).
• Familiarity with SAE J1939 and J1587 communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level technical concepts for Class 8 vehicle electrical architecture.
• Author technical reports and cross-functional specifications for electrical systems and subsystems.
• Design detailed functional schematics and block diagrams for electromobility vehicle functions.
• Develop robustengineering solutions using the SAFe Agile methodology with global teams.
• Travel occasionally within the MSA to client sites.

Skills

SAFe Agile experience

Technical report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical/Electronics Engineering

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.

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

Develop system-level technical concepts for Class 8 vehicle electrical architecture. Author technical reports and cross-functional specifications for various electrical systems and subsystems of next‑generation electric trucks. Design detailed functional schematics and block diagrams representing various electromobility vehicle functions. Develop robust engineering solutions using the SAFe Agile methodology in collaboration with global engineering teams. Familiarity with SAE J1939, and J1587 communication protocols. Other duties include analysis and the root cause of product issues discovered during system-level verification and validation. The applicant will travel occasionally within the MSA to client sites.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with six (6) months experience. 40 hr/wk, $101,338/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.