ALTEN Technology USA

Automotive

SeniorDesignReleaseEngineer

$115–130k Newark, California, United States
The Brief

“Senior Design Release Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA. Skills: eCall systems, Telematics, Safety systems, Regulatory compliance. Lead end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and. Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving approach; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration, Experience with eCall, telematics systems, or crash notification architectures, Understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems, Experience with on-board diagnostics, fault management, and system validation, Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach, Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders, Supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills, High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems

Nice to Have

Experience with EN 15722 (MSD), EN 16072, ECE R144, NG-eCall architectures, PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes, Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems, Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Knowledge of ASPICE, Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles, Experience with requirements tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion), Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration, Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU, China, North America)

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and

Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems

Define and document feature scope

performance requirements

Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs

Lead development of system-level interfaces

Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows

Ensure traceability from requirements through validation

Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module

field issue resolution

Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and

Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing

Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Ensure compliance with regional homologation requirements

Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Support PSAP simulator testing

certification activities

Define fault detection

and diagnostics strategies

Ensure readiness for OTA updates

cybersecurity requirements

Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs

Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related

Coordinate with connectivity and telematics teams

Coordinate with cybersecurity teams

Coordinate with diagnostics teams

Coordinate with UX/HMI teams

Work with homologation and regulatory teams

Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams

Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program

Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities

Track and report feature maturity

Lead issue resolution for field and test failures

Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Hardware, software, connectivity, compliance domains; Passive safety teams; Connectivity and telematics teams; Cybersecurity teams; Diagnostics teams; UX/HMI teams; Homologation and regulatory teams; Passive Safety and Crash teams

Communication Scope

Communicate complex system behavior

Process & Methodology

MBSE, Requirements management

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