ALTEN Technology USA
Junior Brake/Suspension Engineer
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Junior Brake/Suspension Engineer to support vehicle dynamics development through hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and tuning. You'll drive test vehicles to evaluate ride and handling, work directly on mechanical components, and collaborate with senior engineers to improve brake and suspension performance. This role is ideal for recent engineering graduates with practical automotive or motorsports experience.
What you'll do
- Conduct vehicle test drives to evaluate ride comfort, handling, braking performance, and overall vehicle dynamics
- Identify, document, and troubleshoot suspension and brake issues during testing activities
- Perform hands-on mechanical work including brake pad replacement and suspension adjustments
- Support ride and handling tuning and evaluate how component changes affect vehicle behavior
- Collect test data, assist with analysis, and maintain accurate test records
- Collaborate with engineering teams to investigate problems and implement performance improvements
What they're looking for
- Vehicle dynamics understanding
- Brake system knowledge
- Suspension system expertise
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Test data collection and analysis
- Problem-solving and communication
- Hands-on mechanical work
- Teamwork and collaboration
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Tell us about your SAE Baja, Formula SAE, or collegiate racing team experience and what you learned about brake or suspension systems.
- How would you approach identifying and diagnosing a suspension handling issue during a vehicle test drive?