
Systems Process Engineer
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineering Process Engineer to play a crucial role in establishing and optimizing our engineering development lifecycle. This role will focus specifically on shaping, implementing, and continuously improving the requirements management and test management processes within our rapidly evolving systems engineering landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a passion for process excellence, and a proven ability to drive change in complex engineering environments. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our engineering teams can efficiently define, track, validate, and verify system requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Process Development & Optimization:
- Support the definition, development, documentation, and deployment of robust, scalable, and efficient processes for requirements management (elicitation, analysis, allocation, traceability, validation) and test management (planning, design, execution, reporting) along with understanding of maturity.
- Analyze existing processes (if any) and identify areas for improvement, simplification, and automation to enhance quality, reduce cycle time, and improve team productivity.
- Tooling & Infrastructure:
- Support configuration of relevant tools (e.g. Jama) and how they can be architected
- Define and implement workflows, templates, and guidelines within these tools to support the defined processes.
- Provide expert support and troubleshooting for process-related tool issues.
- Training & Mentorship:
- Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to engineering teams on requirements management and test management processes and tools.
- Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to engineers, guiding them in the practical application of these processes.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, V&V teams, and program managers, to ensure process adoption and alignment.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input, build consensus, and drive process improvements.
- Communicate process changes and updates effectively to all stakeholders.
- Metrics & Reporting:
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of requirements and test management processes.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track process adherence, identify bottlenecks, and demonstrate the value of process improvements.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the process and tool organization.
- Conduct regular process audits and reviews to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, with a significant focus on process development, requirements management, or test management.
- Proven experience in defining, implementing, and optimizing engineering processes in the automotive, aerospace, or a similar complex product development industry.
- Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion) and test management tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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