
Mass Engineer, Vehicle Attributes
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Mass Engineer, Vehicle Attributes
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Vehicle Mass Attribute Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and managing the mass properties of our next-generation autonomous vehicles. You'll work closely with a diverse group of engineers to ensure our vehicles are optimized for performance, safety, and efficiency while meeting all mass targets.
In this role, you will:
- Assist in the development and management of the vehicle mass attribute for the robo-taxi. Support various engineering teams by providing mass and center of gravity (CofG) targets for new vehicle designs.
- Conduct detailed mass studies on vehicle systems and components to identify areas for optimization and weight savings.
- Participate in benchmark vehicle teardowns and physical mass measurements to validate and refine mass models.
- Help in developing and maintaining mass management tools and processes.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and other engineering groups to ensure mass targets are met throughout the vehicle development cycle.
- Prepare and present regular mass status reports to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles and mechanics.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and PDM/PLM systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis with both spreadsheet software and automated scripting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and MATLAB).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for the automotive industry and autonomous technology.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with mass modeling and simulation tools.
- Understanding of complex vehicle systems
- Prior internship or project experience related to vehicle or component mass management.
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and its relationship to mass properties
Salary Range: $105,000-$120,000
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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