Powertrain Reverse Engineer

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Powertrain Reverse Engineer to decode undecoded hybrid control signals on an autonomous vehicle fleet experiencing battery depletion issues. You'll capture and analyze CAN bus traffic, reverse-engineer charging and thermal management signals, and deliver an updated DBC file to resolve power supply problems.

What you'll do

• Capture and analyze CAN traffic on test vehicles with driver/technician support
• Reverse-engineer hybrid battery, charging, thermal, and powertrain diagnostic signals
• Author and validate an updated DBC file for hybrid control systems
• Re-run captured data against the new DBC to verify signal accuracy
• Document decoded signals and reverse-engineering methodology
• Submit deliverables as pull requests to the project repository

What they're looking for

• Automotive CAN bus reverse engineering
• DBC file authoring and editing
• Vector CANalyzer or CANoe proficiency
• Hybrid and EV powertrain systems knowledge
• Battery management systems understanding
• Signal analysis and data validation
• Technical documentation
• Git/version control

Benefits

• Collaborate on autonomous vehicle technology challenges
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work with a global engineering firm of 57,000+ professionals
• Support for cutting-edge automotive projects