Validation Engineer – Powertrain & Transmissions

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Development and Validation Engineer with expertise in powertrain and transmission systems, particularly in torque converters and automatic transmissions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and executing system-level Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities, ensuring all validation tasks are completed within the required timeframes. This role requires strong testing experience, debugging skills, and knowledge of DRBTR, DRBFM, and DVP&R methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage & Plan Transmission system-level testing & component level DVP documentation using company's standard templates. Ensure guidance from CoE and approval from company Managers. Maintain complete DVP documentation throughout the validation process.
• Oversee execution of all transmission system/component DVP testing, if required.
• Coordinate and execute bench testing at the CTC transmission lab to meet DVP requirements.
• Support debugging and triage of ongoing test issues to ensure smooth execution.
• Conduct mid-test and end-of-test inspections with company's Product Release team members. Use company's DRBTR inspection process and assessment criteria to determine Pass/Fail results.
• Provide incremental reviews including timelines and presentations and ongoing test status reports to company's.
• Immediately notify company's Engineering of any test failures and assist in root cause analysis using GIMS.
• Deliver comprehensive End-of-Test reports with all necessary documentation based on company's-provided templates.
• Work closely with company's teams to coordinate the availability of vehicles and other test elements for in-vehicle validation activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or or related field.
• 5 years of experience in powertrain and transmission development & validation.
• Strong knowledge of torque converters, automatic transmissions, and vehicle testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with bench testing, DVP&R, DRBTR, and DRBFM.
• Familiarity with company's validation processes is a plus.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and collaborate with company's engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.