Senior Electrical Distribution System Engineer

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.

As the Senior Electrical Distribution System Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain detailed electrical system schematics from concept through production, including wire selection, fusing, and grounding strategies.

• Create, update, and manage schematic markups, test plans, and test reports throughout the product lifecycle.

• Perform design verification of schematics by conducting wire temperature analysis, voltage drop analysis, and evaluating potential fault scenarios such as short circuits, overloads, and grounding faults.

• Design and document the physical layout of electrical systems and subsystems within the vehicle.

• Work collaboratively with component, system, and wiring harness engineering teams to ensure accurate system connectivity and interface representation.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical insights to support ongoing system development.

• Maintain schematic documentation using industry-recognized tools, ensuring compliance with automotive standards and engineering best practices.

Qualifications: 

• Strong experience in developing automotive electrical schematics and system documentation.

• In-depth knowledge of wire harness design, development, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to analyze and verify electrical systems through detailed engineering evaluations (e.g., voltage drop, thermal analysis, and fault condition simulations).

• Proficiency in maintaining documentation and ensuring alignment with industry and safety standards.

• Preferred experience with wiring schematic tools such as Zuken E3, Capital Harness Systems (CHS), or similar platforms.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Salary Range: $110,000-120,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and 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.

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