V.I.E. Software Update Engineer – OTA & Vehicle Networks

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

Job summary

ALTEN, a leader in engineering and IT services, seeks a vehicle software updates specialist to coordinate OTA deployments, analyze electrical and software concerns, and review vehicle communication logs. You will work across regions, generate fleet reports, and support launch activities while driving issue resolution. Strong English and internships are valued.

V.I.E. contract eligibility is noted. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of System Requirements Engineering and DOORS.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Strong English proficiency (minimum B2).
• Initial industry experience gained through internships or working student positions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform vehicle software updates including OTA and service-level software deployments.
• Analyze vehicle electrical, networking, and software-related concerns.
• Review CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication logs.
• Coordinate software implementation activities across multiple regions and organizations.
• Create reports on SW-updates and fleet coverage; 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

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Autonomous

Solution-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

DOORS

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Job description

ALTEN, a leader in engineering and IT services, seeks a vehicle software updates specialist to coordinate OTA deployments, analyze electrical and software concerns, and review vehicle communication logs. You will work across regions, generate fleet reports, and support launch activities while driving issue resolution. Strong English and internships are valued.

V.I.E. contract eligibility is noted. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields, with