Thermal Systems Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Thermal Systems Validation Engineer to support vehicle testing and data collection. You will contribute to energy-management performance analysis and validation activities for automotive systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and 1–3 years of hands-on testing experience, with exposure to thermal management concepts and data-driven problem solving. On-site testing at facilities will be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1–3 years of engineering, automotive testing, validation, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle testing.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or CANoe/CANalyzer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of vehicle and system validation tests.
• Perform hands-on testing of automotive systems under various operating and environmental conditions.
• Support test vehicle preparation, instrumentation, and data collection.
• Monitor and analyze parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, energy consumption, and system performance.
• Support validation of thermal management, cooling, HVAC, energy management, or related vehicle systems.
• Analyze test data and identify abnormal trends or performance issues.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of test failures.
• Work with senior engineers to develop test procedures and test reports.
• Document test results, issues, and observations.
• Support regression and verification testing.
• Assist with vehicle testing at test facilities and proving grounds as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve validation issues.

Skills

Vehicle Validation

Automotive Testing

Thermal Management

Data Analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CANoe/CANalyzer

CAN/CAN FD

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Thermal Systems Validation Engineer with a minimum of 1 -3 years of engineering or automotive testing/validation experience. The ideal candidate will have exposure to vehicle or system validation and a basic understanding of energy management, thermal management, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or related automotive systems.

This is a mid-level engineering position supporting vehicle testing, data collection, validation activities, troubleshooting, and analysis of vehicle thermal and energy-management performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of vehicle and system validation tests.
• Perform hands‑on testing of automotive systems under different operating and environmental conditions.
• Support test vehicle preparation, instrumentation, and data collection.
• Monitor and analyze parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, energy consumption, and system performance.
• Support validation of thermal management, cooling, HVAC, energy management, or related vehicle systems.
• Analyze test data and identify abnormal trends or performance issues.
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of test failures.
• Work with senior engineers to develop test procedures and test reports.
• Document test results, issues, and observations.
• Support regression and verification testing.
• Assist with vehicle testing at test facilities and proving grounds as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to resolve validation issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1- 3 years of engineering, automotive testing, validation, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle testing.
• Basic knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Thermal Management
• HVAC
• Cooling Systems
• Battery Thermal Management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret engineering test data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a hands‑on vehicle testing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with automotive validation or vehicle testing.
• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink.
• Exposure to CANoe/CANalyzer or other automotive communication tools.
• Basic knowledge of CAN/CAN FD.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation.
• Familiarity with automotive thermal systems, cooling circuits, HVAC, heat exchangers, pumps, or valves.
• Exposure to EV/Battery thermal management is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive test vehicles, if required.

Key Skills

Vehicle Validation | Automotive Testing | Thermal Management | Energy Management | Heat Transfer | Thermodynamics | HVAC | Cooling Systems | Data Analysis | MATLAB/Simulink | CAN/CAN FD | CANoe | Test Execution | Troubleshooting

Experience Level

1+ years of relevant experience

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.