Brake Performance Engineer

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Brake Performance Engineer to develop and validate brake systems for advanced vehicles, including electric and autonomous platforms. You'll optimize brake performance, coordinate with drivetrain systems, establish testing methodologies, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting simulation and fleet monitoring.

What you'll do

• Develop brake performance specifications and braking comfort characteristics
• Test and optimize interactions between brake and drivetrain actuators
• Establish performance metrics, targets, and requirements for vehicle-level systems
• Create and refine testing methodologies and conduct vehicle validation
• Support simulation development and perform data analysis for issue resolution
• Lead FMVSS-related testing and monitor fleet performance dashboards

What they're looking for

• Hydraulic and electro-mechanical braking systems knowledge
• Vehicle dynamics and testing at physical limits
• Brake system integration (vehicle and bench level)
• Simulation and modeling support
• Data analysis and problem-solving
• FMVSS regulatory requirements
• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Technical documentation and reporting

Benefits

• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work on groundbreaking automotive and EV projects
• Collaborative culture with 3,000+ experts across North America
• Access to global ALTEN Group resources (57,000+ engineers)