Validation Engineer, Low Voltage Components

ALTEN Technology USA; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Foster City, CA is seeking a Validation Engineer to develop and execute test plans for mechanical, electrical, and environmental validation of components. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of relevant experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

This role involves collaborating with design engineers and analyzing test data, contributing to our mission in autonomous mobility. Competitive salary range from $110,000 to $130,000 is offered based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of test or validation experience related to components like grommets and terminals.
• Experience with lab equipment including power supplies and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with 3D design tools (CATIA or SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage test plans to validate components.
• Analyze test data and provide concise reports.
• Support DFMEA activities for validation coverage.

Skills

Test plan development

Data analysis

Collaboration with design engineers

Requirements management

Project management (JIRA, Kanban)

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Polarion

DAQ

Oscilloscope

Accelerometers

CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Overview

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company serving clients from aerospace and medical devices to autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on challenging engineering projects, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We foster a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location: Foster City, CA

On-site: 5 days per week

The Component and Sub System Hardware Validation team ensures components and subsystems on vehicles meet functional and reliability targets to support our autonomous mobility service. The team has an action-biased culture marked by integrity, humility, competence, and passion for the mission and the systems we design.

We are building real products and are looking for doers to join us.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute test plans to validate mechanical, electrical, and environmental failure modes
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure that requirements are clearly defined and captured within the validation plan
• Identify appropriate test assets, data acquisition systems, and sensors to ensure high-quality test data
• Analyze test data to provide clear and concise reporting of test results
• Support DFMEA activities to verify that potential failure modes are adequately covered within the validation plan

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or related relevant field
• 3–6 years of test or validation experience related to grommets, terminals, connectors, harness and LV components (Fusebox, Battery, Battery sensor, etc.) including signal integrity
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion or equivalent)
• Experience with a wide variety of lab and measurement equipment including DAQ, power supply / E-load, oscilloscope, accelerometers, thermocouples, CAN, LIN and automotive Ethernet
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA and Kanban methodology
• Experience in protocol communications

Production Processes

• Strip & Crimping
• Welding
• Stamping
• Molding

Standards

• USCAR 2 / USCAR 21 / USCAR 12 / USCAR 15 / USCAR 37 / USCAR 38
• LV 124 / LV 148
• ISO 8820
• Open Alliance (TC2 and TC9) & IEEE 802.3bp/bw

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with 3D design tools (CATIA 3DEX or CATIA V5 or SolidWorks preferred)
• EMI / EMC validation experience
• Familiarity with IEC 60068, GMW 3172, IEEE 802.3, USCAR, AEC & IPC standards
• Familiarity with Vector tools (CANalyzer or similar)
• Power distribution and thermal management (derating strategies)
• Batteries chemistry (Lead-Acid and Li-ion)
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Salary

• $110,000-130,000
• The actual salary offered depends on location, and a candidate’s knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Compliance and equal opportunity

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see the notice on our careers page for information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: ALTEN USA is a federal contractor subject to 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: 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.