Brake Design Engineer

Summary

Join ALTEN Technology USA as a Brakes Design Engineer for Chassis and contribute to the development of braking technologies and components for production vehicles. You will design and develop foundation brake components from concept to production, establish component requirements, and manage validation activities. The role demands excellence in design at both system and component levels, close collaboration with internal and external teams, and coordination of virtual and physical testing. You will manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment. ALTEN offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; and paid parental leave. The company fosters a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities and career growth.

Requirements

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng in a relevant Engineering/Physics/Mathematics discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, focus on braking system design
• Ability to work full remotely while reporting to teams based in Newark, California
• Proven experience taking brake components from concept to production
• Proven 3D CAD skills
• Experience in prototype assembly
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection
• Experience in design release, change management and project management
• Ability to Travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Design and develop foundation brake components from initial concept to production
• Establish requirements for components based on desired vehicle attributes and manage Validation activities
• Design with excellence at system and component level, with great attention to every detail
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability of hands-on problem solving
• Experience with Brake caliper, Brake rotor, Brake shield , Wheel end hoses and wiring harness
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V6 and 3DX PLM tools
• Experience with Project Management and systematic Technical Problems solving
• Knowledge of NVH principles
• Ability to run CAE analysis tools
• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience
• Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Mentorship to help you take your career to the next level