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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Soft and Virtual ECU Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringEmbedded Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree from an accredited university is required.
  • Two years of experience developing virtual test platforms, including model-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop platforms, in automotive applications is required.
  • Experience with virtualization, co-simulation, and system integration toolchains, including dSPACE, ETAS, VirtualTarget, QTronic Silver, Model.CONNECT, VDK, or Siemens tools, is required.
  • Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery tools and methods is required.
  • Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink is required.
  • Thorough understanding of embedded software development in C and C++, AUTOSAR software architecture, and the auto-code generation process and tools is required.
  • Experience with Visual Basic, Python, or VB.NET is required.
  • Knowledge of Controller Area Network and analysis tools is required.
  • Familiarity with software version control is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and fix platform issues with a systems-focused approach is required.
  • Good understanding of electronic control unit architecture and the use of software emulators and/or software debuggers is required.
  • Good understanding of electronic control unit-level vehicle features in at least one domain is required.
  • Experience with one scripting language or test automation tool is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop virtual test platforms for next-generation vehicle controller testing, including virtual electronic control units at various levels.
  • Develop the toolchain and methodology, perform integration, and conduct open-loop and closed-loop testing.
  • Deploy testing methodologies across advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving, energy, electric powertrain, body, cockpit, and connected-services domains.
  • Collaborate closely with software development and test engineers in agile teams from the early design phase through validation.
  • Challenge design and logical architecture during the earliest development phases using a test-first approach.
  • Establish virtualization technologies, troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, and automate the virtual electronic control unit generation process.
  • Advance continuous design verification, continuous testing, and deployment in highly virtualized environments.
  • Design and apply agile methods for new and advanced features, including advanced driver-assistance systems and electric-vehicle systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience testing in multiple development contexts, including Linux, AUTOSAR, and Android.
  • Experience with advanced driver-assistance systems, Ethernet interfaces, and modules.
  • Experience with one-dimensional physical modeling tools such as GT Power and AMESim, and with co-simulation tools.
  • Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS-INCA.
  • Experience with continuous integration, testing, and deployment.
  • Experience with model-driven testing in early development stages, including functional mockups and proofs of concept.
  • Experience with dSPACE products.
  • ISTQB certification.

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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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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Health Insurance

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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...