ALTEN Technology USA is hiring: ECU Hardware Interface Engineer in Auburn Hills

Overview

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.

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Position Description:

The Hardware Interface Engineer will be responsible for defining, documenting, and maintaining hardware interface requirements between ECUs, sensors, and actuators. This role includes collaborating with suppliers, component owners, and internal teams to ensure interface compatibility, while driving harmonization and standardization across Stellantis’ electrical architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Hardware Interface (HWI) documents for ECUs and directly connected sensors/actuators, covering electrical interface types (e.g., LSD, HSD, Half-Bridge, Analog Input), key electrical characteristics, and reference circuits.
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate existing interface requirements to propose standardized solutions across the organization.
• Participate in technical and design reviews with suppliers and component owners to ensure compliance with interface specifications.
• Collaborate with component teams and suppliers for the successful implementation of HWI requirements.
• Work with the Electrical Architecture team to define hardware interfaces for architecture components.
• Investigate and resolve hardware interface issues during validation.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to update and evolve HWI documentation.
• Share knowledge and support team growth through training sessions and technical presentations.
• Drive early delivery in the product lifecycle through agile practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and results orientation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master’s (MSEE) from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years in automotive electrical (architecture, systems, or hardware).
• 1+ years in analog/digital electronic circuit hardware development.
• 1+ years in ECU hardware design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience in vehicle electronic architecture development.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE.

Critical Success Traits

• Creative problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
• Confident, self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in identifying and escalating developmental roadblocks.
• Strong team player and task leader, open to both providing and requesting assistance.
• Respectful and collaborative in customer/supplier partnerships.
• Comfortable presenting strategies, concepts, and project status to large groups.

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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