Junior Body Hardware Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that supports clients across industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, robotics, and electric vehicles. The Junior Body Hardware Test Engineer will lead and support component-, system-, body-, and structural-level testing, including test planning, fixture development, durability evaluations, data analysis, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.

What you'll do:

• Leading component and vehicle system-level test setups to meet development and DVP&R requirements
• The Body Hardware candidate will also support fixture design and fabrication for all component and vehicle-level testing, which may include body component development
• The Test Engineer will work closely with CAE, Release Groups, and Test Engineering teams to ensure timely completion of current and future testing
• The role also includes test planning, managing current lab projects, and coordinating with SBU personnel to meet program timelines
• Execute body hardware tests and investigations, supporting new systems such as Frunk, eLatch, Pocket Doors, and PFTG, including CAE correlation
• Perform mechanical life testing and durability evaluations across multiple vehicle programs (KM, EJ, LB, DT MCA, JL MCA, WL Axle), providing issue resolution and CAE support
• Lead chassis and brake testing, including LSU, tire SLR, brake dyno scripting, data retention and analysis, and instrumentation support
• Support Weights & AMG teams, including LRP support, weight correlation improvement, and part measurements at manufacturing plants
• Conduct metrology and CMM-based dimensional analysis at both part and system levels
• Develop and support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for Steering, Suspension, Brakes, ESC, ABS, and EPS systems, primarily in lab environments

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) program
• 1–3 years of experience in an automotive testing or engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Working knowledge of vehicle body systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, TeamCenter)
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and non-verbal
• Strong team spirit and willingness to learn
• Experience working with UAW-SBU employees
• Familiarity with HBM CATMAN data acquisition hardware and software
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience designing fixtures for body structure testing (system and component level)
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics and their application in test setups

Benefits:

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits
• Onsite work arrangement