Lead Systems Architect – Automotive Domain

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.

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced System Architect in Requirements Engineering with strong expertise across key automotive domains.

• This role will drive high-quality requirements definition, analysis, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Domain Focus Areas:

• Energy & Propulsion

• Thermal Systems

• Access / Start / Operator Functions

• Cabin & Visibility

• Infotainment & Connectivity

• Driving Assistance & Chassis

• Active Safety, Warnings & Parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements development, analysis, and management across multiple automotive domains

• Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with system and business needs

• Collaborate with system, software, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle

• Support impact analysis, change management, and traceability

• Drive best practices in requirements engineering and mentor junior engineers

• Interface with stakeholders to clarify technical expectations and resolve gaps

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Automotive, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field)

• Extensive experience in Requirements Engineering within the automotive industry

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and architecture

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.)

• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or other automotive standards is preferred

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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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