ALTEN Technology USA

Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$120kDetected 12 days ago

RoboticsElectrical EngineeringMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

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Develop and document standardized diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting trees for the technician team
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
Actively listen to technician feedback regarding serviceability and diagnostic pain points, advocating for improvements in diagnostic software and vehicle design
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.
You will dive deep into vehicle networks, collaborate daily with technicians on the shop floor, and translate diagnostic findings into actionable engineering improvements.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building trust and working seamlessly with both blue-collar technicians and white-collar design engineers

Experience level: 5+ years' experience in automotive/robotics/aerospace or similar
Wire Harness Expertise: Understands standard repair processes and can actively demonstrate and coach technicians
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
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
Strong ability to read complex wiring schematics and use traditional bench tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
Familiarity with strict automotive safety standards like ISO 26262
All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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

$110,000-120,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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
Bonus Qualifications
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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