Zonal Routing Engineer

About the role

ALTEN Technology delivers engineering programs for aerospace, medical, and automotive programs. The role defines electrical distribution strategies to enable safe power and data delivery for next-generation vehicles. You will own the definition of component and system engineering requirements to ensure harness and module decisions are perfectly aligned with program needs. In this capacity, you will create and develop engineering designs and concepts that organize power and data paths for vehicle platforms in a clear and executable manner. You will perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies to verify fit, clearance, and thermal performance under real-world constraints. You will develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases using tools such as CATIA 3Dx, 3D Experience, or V5 for harness and module routes with precision. You will support CAE analysis, prototype builds, testing, sourcing, and validation to confirm design intent translates correctly into hardware. You will resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions to keep projects on track. You will manage engineering changes and documentation so that product definitions remain consistent and traceable from concept to launch. You will apply proven concept-to-production vehicle development practices and systematic problem-solving across the entire program lifecycle to drive successful outcomes.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define component and system engineering requirements to align harness and module decisions with program needs.

Create and develop engineering designs and concepts that organize power and data paths for vehicle platforms.

Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies to verify fit, clearance, and thermal performance.

Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases using tools such as CATIA 3Dx, 3D Experience, or V5 for harness and module routes.

Support CAE analysis, prototype builds, testing, sourcing, and validation to confirm design intent in hardware.

Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Manage engineering changes and documentation so that product definitions remain consistent and traceable.

Apply proven concept-to-production vehicle development practices and systematic problem-solving across the program lifecycle.

Coordinate closely with autonomy hardware, power electronics, closures, and body systems to ensure seamless integration.

Analyze vehicle electrical architectures and load management strategies to optimize performance and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate high-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications.

Maintain thorough documentation and traceability to support audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. A degree in engineering or a related field as stated in the official listing.

Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis for mechanical and electrical interfaces.

Understanding of DFMA and serviceability principles for assembly and maintenance.

Ability to define packaging and routing for electrical power and data distribution systems.

Experience coordinating with autonomy hardware, power electronics, closures, and body systems.

Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures and load management strategies.

Effective communication and teamwork to work with cross-functional stakeholders.

Compliance with pre-employment drug screening as a mandatory step in the hiring process.

Adherence to Federal contractor rules covering VEVRAA and EEO requirements.

Practical notes

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.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.