Environmental Validation Engineer

About the role

ALTEN Technology develops advanced automotive vision systems and situational awareness solutions. This role focuses on end-to-end validation for products spanning aerospace, medical devices, and automotive sectors. You will ensure product performance through structured testing and collaboration.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define needs for specific tools or benches for characterization and reliability, and establish the associated budget.

Schedule validation activities and manage tests with laboratory resources, coordinating across locations such as Troy, Shenzhen, Bietigheim, Prague, and external labs.

Manage configuration and logistics of tested parts throughout the validation lifecycle.

Lead validation FMEA generation for assigned projects.

Conduct general design reviews for software, hardware, and product issues, and resolve problems.

Manage laboratory planning, allocate resources, and specify tools needed for validation, whether internal or external to the Client.

Execute tests using thermal chambers and IPx equipment according to specifications, with lab operations technical support.

Implement a strong safety focus to maintain high quality standards during testing.

Generate test reports, perform peer reviews of data, and track approval status.

Participate in lessons learned activities across multiple projects to improve practices.

Contribute to laboratory tool improvements, including instruction sheets and test environment process automation.

Minimize test cycle times through efficient test methods and work instructions.

Support failure mode analysis and implement robust, efficient automated test benches.

Requirements

BS Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic, Mechanic, or related fields.

Minimum 3 years of test engineering experience.

Mandatory proficiency in National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python.

Computer literacy in MS Office suite (ECDL).

Certified LabVIEW programming capability.

Experience developing instrumentation over PXI, PCI, USB, RS232, and GPIB.

Broad experience with hardware and peripherals.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and schematics.

Knowledge of automotive electronics systems.

Validation experience with test and validation methods.

Familiarity with accelerated life testing.

Experience with software, embedded C, C++, and Java applications.

Practical notes

This role may involve work in Troy, Michigan, as well as international sites including Shenzhen, Bietigheim, Prague, and external laboratories.

Drug screening is required, and compliance with VEVRAA and Equal Opportunity employment standards applies.

Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

The role centers on automotive vision systems and advanced validation methods.

Tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand are central to daily work.

Activities include bench testing, hardware interfacing, and automated test bench development.

The environment emphasizes teamwork, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaboration across global teams.