Job Description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ 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 Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s 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.

Verification Planning & Strategy

Develop, maintain, and update the Verification & Validation (V&V) plan in alignment with program goals and relevant industry standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-178/254, MIL-STD, ARP4754)
Identify appropriate verification methods—including analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testing—and assign them to system and component requirements
Participate in requirements reviews to ensure they are clear, testable, and traceable throughout the V&V process

Test Development & Execution

Design detailed test procedures, define test cases, and establish pass/fail criteria
Lead or assist in testing at the component, subsystem, and system levels, covering laboratory, bench, environmental, and integration activities
Coordinate test setup, instrumentation, and configuration with laboratory and test engineering teams
Ensure proper configuration management of all test hardware, software, and documentation

Data Analysis & Reporting

Examine test results, generate comprehensive test reports, and document anomalies or deviations from expected performance
Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues, plan retests, and achieve verification closure
Maintain traceability and evidence of compliance in requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, RV&S, 3DX)

Systems & Requirements Integration

Maintain full traceability of requirements throughout the verification lifecycle
Support technical reviews such as PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification reviews
Assess the impact of requirement changes on V&V activities, schedule, and re-verification needs
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, enhancing V&V methodologies, tools, and workflows

Additional Responsibilities

Occasional domestic and international travel (<10%) to support testing, reviews, or audits
Follow safe work practices and actively support the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs
Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in verification & validation, system testing, or systems engineering in a regulated or certification-focused environment

Required Skills & Competencies

Solid understanding of requirements-based engineering and the product development lifecycle
Experience with laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, and test execution procedures
Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, RV&S, 3DX, or equivalent)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, system diagrams, and test data
Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and regulated engineering teams
Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-704/-810, ARP4754A, and ARP4761
Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems, power electronics, or electrical machines
Exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or model-based testing approaches
Experience supporting qualification testing, certification activities, or design assurance processes
Familiarity with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments
US Persons required

Soft Skills

Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork skills
Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, software, analysis)
Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and commitment to structured processes under schedule constraints

Salary: $90,000-110,000

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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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.