Electrical Systems Diagnostics 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.

Location: Las Vegas NV

As an Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer focused on Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis you will be the critical link between our design engineering teams and the fleet operations technicians. Your primary mission is to ensure the reliability and uptime of our public vehicles by leading complex electrical troubleshooting driving hands-on repairs and executing formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues. You will dive deep into vehicle networks collaborate daily with technicians on the shop floor and translate diagnostic findings into actionable engineering improvements.

Responsibilities
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex electrical electronic and network issues on our public vehicles.
Utilize CAN tools and advanced diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle networks pinpoint communication faults and isolate hardware/software anomalies.
Analyze vehicle log data to reconstruct failure events and identify system-level electrical faults
Develop and document standardized diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting trees for the technician team
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
Lead cross-functional RCA investigations for systemic or high-severity electrical failures using industry-standard methodologies
Implement temporary containment actions (workarounds/immediate repairs) while simultaneously driving long-term permanent corrective actions.
Present RCA findings to hardware firmware and software engineering teams to influence future design iterations and improve vehicle reliability
Maintain detailed failure analysis documentation and track the effectiveness of implemented solutions over time
Technician Collaboration & Mentorship
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with service technicians on the floor to guide complex repairs and component replacements
Translate complex engineering concepts into accessible practical guidance for the technician team.
Actively listen to technician feedback regarding serviceability and diagnostic pain points advocating for improvements in diagnostic software and vehicle design
Provide training to technicians on the use of CAN tools multimeters oscilloscopes and proper electrical safety protocols

Qualifications
Experience level: 5 years experience in automotive/robotics/aerospace or similar
Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or a closely related technical field.
Wire Harness Expertise: Understands standard repair processes and can actively demonstrate and coach technicians
CAN Network Expertise: Proven hands-on experience using industry-standard CAN network analysis tools (e.g. Vector CANalyzer CANoe PCAN) to monitor traffic inject signals and diagnose network health
RCA Proficiency: Deep understanding and practical application of formal Root Cause Analysis methodologies (i.e. Shainin 8D 5 Whys Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams Fault Tree Analysis)
Hands-On Aptitude: Strong ability to read complex wiring schematics and use traditional bench tools (oscilloscopes multimeters logic analyzers). You must be comfortable turning wrenches and working directly on vehicles
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building trust and working seamlessly with both blue-collar technicians and white-collar design engineers

Bonus Qualifications
Cloud Diagnostics: Ability to analyze remote vehicle logs to catch fleet issues early
Functional Safety: Familiarity with strict automotive safety standards like ISO 26262
Rapid Response Leadership: Experience leading fast-paced teams to solve critical high-pressure problems

Salary Range:
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The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

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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