Powertrain Calibration Engineer
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Mid
Bachelor's
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In Person
Electrical Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
- Experience in automotive calibration; experience with electric-vehicle or electrified powertrains is preferred.
- Strong understanding of electric-vehicle systems, such as battery management systems, charging, thermal management, and torque control.
- Experience with vehicle system architecture and Controller Area Network/Local Interconnect Network communication.
- Hands-on experience with model-based embedded software development.
- Solid foundation in control theory.
- Experience testing and validating automotive features and calibrating in-vehicle functions.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- High proficiency in spoken, read, and written English.
Responsibilities
- Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
- Own and deliver calibration for specific features, such as eLocker, with on-time, high-quality releases.
- Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to start of production in accordance with client processes.
- Supervise and ensure correct implementation of Controller Area Network/Local Interconnect Network communication at the vehicle level.
- Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
- Contribute to creating numerical and physical validation plans with the validation engineer.
- Analyze test results against design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
- Debug embedded electric vehicle control unit software models and support issue resolution.
- Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
- Ensure smooth data and command exchange between control units affecting the powertrain and proper physical and visual human-machine interface behavior.
- Monitor and support implementation of powertrain benches aligned with project needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls teams, suppliers, and chief engineers; lead and organize technical meetings.
- Track and resolve issues with suppliers and internal partners within the area of expertise.
- Draft test reports and provide feedback at the end of each development phase.
- Communicate test failures, delays, or interruptions to the validation engineer through an incident report.
- Review laboratory test reports and write the test report for release.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on production vehicle programs through start of production.
- Hands-on experience with hardware or vehicle prototyping.
- Familiarity with client processes, tools, or vehicle platforms.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
- Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
- ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.
What critics are saying
- ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
- ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
- Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.
What makes ALTEN Technology unique
- ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
- ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
- Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave