Full-Time

Brake Performance Engineer

ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology

501-1,000 employees

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Compensation Overview

$115k - $130k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Mateo, CA, USA

In Person

Willingness to travel within the continental US (CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN).

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
MATLAB
Simulink

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Requirements
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering
  • 5-8 years of automotive or related brake development and vehicle testing experience
  • Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking systems and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions
  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics on different surface conditions
  • Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle
  • Experience in vehicle-level and bench-level brake integration
  • Hands-on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition
  • Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests
  • Willingness to frequently travel within the continental United States (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN)
  • Experience with brake performance tools and software (CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic Vbox)
  • Experience with ticket systems
Responsibilities
  • Develop brake performance and braking comfort
  • Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators
  • Develop and track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance
  • Pass down requirements to systems and components
  • Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance
  • Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance
  • Execute vehicle validation
  • Lead data analysis and issue resolution
  • Monitor fleet performance via dashboards
  • Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • ALTEN posted 2025 revenue growth of 9.4% and 10.8% operating margin.
  • ALTEN Technology’s 2026 job board shows 149 openings, signaling active client demand.
  • June 2026 automotive and May 2026 medtech updates show continued product-line expansion.

What critics are saying

  • ALTEN Group reported Q1 2026 revenue down 0.8%, with North America still weak.
  • Automotive consulting faces OEM and Tier-1 layoffs, squeezing project demand and pricing.
  • A prolonged North American slowdown would hit ALTEN Technology’s U.S. footprint and hiring engine.

What makes ALTEN Technology unique

  • ALTEN Technology merged Syncroness on April 1, 2022, unifying U.S. delivery under one brand.
  • Denver’s AS9100 and ITAR-compliant center serves aerospace programs across design, verification, and manufacturing.
  • The company spans aerospace, automotive, and medtech with 149 open roles across U.S. hubs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2022
ALTEN Technology USA and Syncroness Merge to Strengthen US Engineering Service Offerings

/PRNewswire/ -- ALTEN Technology USA Inc. and Syncroness Inc. have merged under the name ALTEN Technology USA Inc. This merger combines decades of...