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Sr. Electrical Distribution System Engineer
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Overview
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work with clients across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our team collaborates to solve technical engineering challenges and offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We provide 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. We were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our employees.
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.
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 , , , , , , , ,
/expression
or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice:
Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of 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 , , , , , , , , or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement:
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.
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ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work with clients across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our team collaborates to solve technical engineering challenges and offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We provide 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. We were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our employees.
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.
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 , , , , , , , ,
/expression
or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice:
Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of 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 , , , , , , , , or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement:
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.
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