Brake Validation Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Position Overview

• We are looking for a skilled and motivated Brake Validation Engineer to join our team.
• In this role you will be responsible for planning executing and validating brake system tests while also contributing to the integration and development of advanced braking functions.
• A significant portion of this role (approximately 75%) involves specialized driving evaluations including handling vehicles in challenging conditions such as ice.
• The ideal candidate is proactive adaptable and thrives in dynamic testing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct DVP-R and certification tests using advanced data acquisition systems.
• Set up test equipment execute vehicle tests and process post-test data for validation.
• Perform driving evaluations including ride steering routine handling and limit handling (75% of role); demonstrate comfort driving in challenging and extreme conditions especially on ice.
• Utilize CANanalyzer and diagnostic tools (preferably CDA) for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Support calibration and integration of brake traction and stability control systems.
• Contribute to the design release and validation of brake components.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve technical issues effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety performance and certification standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Priority 1)

• Availability for overtime and frequent testing trips (1050%).
• Strong adaptability and resilience to manage changing priorities while maintaining motivation and work continuity.
• Proactive and facilitative mindset.
• Hands-on experience with DVP-R and certification testing using data acquisition systems.
• Proven experience in test equipment setup execution and post-test data processing.
• Specialized driving expertise in subjective evaluations of ride steering handling and limit handling with proven ability to perform in challenging environments (particularly on ice).
• Proficiency with CANalyzer.
• Experience with diagnostic tools (CDA preferred).

Preferred Skills (Priority 2)

• Experience calibrating and integrating brake traction and stability functions.
• Experience in the design and release of brake components.
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving techniques (e.g. Shainin DFSS Red X).
• Formal training in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Additional Skills (Priority 3)

• Familiarity with DFMEA/SFMEA and DVP-R methodologies.
• Experience with INCA.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate is a technically strong hands-on engineer with exceptional driving evaluation skills particularly in extreme conditions.
• You are proactive adaptable and collaborative with the ability to manage complex testing programs while ensuring compliance with certification requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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