System Architect

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 Description:

We are seeking a skilled System Architect with a strong background in system-level design and safety standards to join our engineering team. This role involves owning architecture work products and ensuring robust system design through the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop functional, logical, and physical architecture flows of complex systems.
• Own and manage System DFMEA / FMEA / FTA documentation; demonstrate strong knowledge of failure mode and effects analysis processes.
• Develop system architecture design requirements from stakeholder requirements.
• Lead and support development of Functional Safety (FuSa) work products up to ASIL B, including safety mechanisms and safety manual requirements.
• Use industry-standard tools such as Enterprise Architect and APIS IQ-FMEA.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, mechanical, and software teams.
• Contribute to the development of high-voltage mechanical products such as power distribution boxes.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in systems engineering or architecture roles.
• Experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ownership of FuSa deliverables.
• Proficient with architecture and safety tools (Enterprise Architect, APIS).
• Strong understanding of hardware systems; mechanical product background is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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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