V.I.E - Fleet Operability Engineer

ALTEN; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Michigan seeks an Electrical/Software Systems Engineer to lead vehicle fleet operability activities, perform software updates, triage issues, and drive root-cause investigations across development, durability, reliability, and field fleets.

You will collaborate with design, software, validation, manufacturing and quality teams, review vehicle logs (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), generate issue reports, and provide weekly status updates and executive summaries. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols knowledge.
• Good English communication (written and spoken).
• Autonomy and problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel with valid driver's license.
• Experience as intern or working student is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet vehicle troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Support development fleets, durability fleets, proving grounds, shipping ports, and storage yards.
• Analyze vehicle electrical, networking, and software-related concerns.
• Review CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication logs.
• Develop issue reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Interface with design, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Provide weekly operational status reports and executive summaries.
• Support launch activities and vehicle readiness reviews.
• Drive issue resolution to closure and verify effectiveness of corrective actions

Skills

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

English proficiency

Autonomy

Problem solving

Communication

Soft skills

Travel willingness

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

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

Job Description

The engineer is responsible for leading vehicle fleet operability activities, software update execution, vehicle issue triage, and root cause investigations across development, durability, reliability, and field fleets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fleet vehicle troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Support development fleets, durability fleets, proving grounds, shipping ports, and storage yards.
• Analyze vehicle electrical, networking, and software‑related concerns
• Review CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication logs.
• Develop issue reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Interface with design, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Provide weekly operational status reports and executive summaries.
• Support launch activities and vehicle readiness reviews.

Drive issue resolution to closure and verify effectiveness of corrective actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Communication Protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)
• good communication skills as this person is in daily customer contact
• well presenting themself as soft skill
• Autonomy & Problem solving
• good English level in writing and oral (at least B2)
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel
• practical experience working as intern or working student

Additional Information

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.