EV Calibration & Validation Engineer

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.

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Job Overview:

Activities:

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
• Own and deliver calibration for specific features (e.g., eLocker) with on-time, high-quality releases.
• Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to SOP in accordance with Client processes.
• Supervise and ensure correct implementation of CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
• Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
• Contribute with the validation engineer at the numerical and physical validation plan creation
• Analyze test results versus design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
• Debug embedded EVCU SW models and support issue resolution.
• Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
• Ensure smooth data/command exchange between xCUs impacting the powertrain and proper HMI behavior (physical/visual).
• Monitor and support implementation of PWT benches aligned with project needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls teams, suppliers, and chief engineers; lead/organize technical meetings.
• Track and resolve issues with suppliers and internal partners within area of expertise.
• Draft test reports and provide feedback at the end of each development phase.
• Communicate any test failures, delays, or interruptions to the validation engineer (Notice by an incident report)
• Control the test report done by the laboratory and write the test report should be released

Tools & Software:

• INCA
• MDA
• MATLAB / Simulink
• CANalyzer
• CDA
• PowerCal

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration (EV or electrified powertrains preferred).
• Strong understanding of EV systems (e.g., BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
• Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands-on experience with model-based embedded software development.
• Solid foundation in control theory.
• Experience in testing and validation of automotive features and calibration of in-vehicle functions.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on production vehicle programs through SOP.
• Hands-on experience with hardware or vehicle prototyping.
• Familiarity with Client processes, tools, or vehicle platforms.

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