Safety Electronics Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 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 Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds 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.

Location: Newark CA. On-site Monday - Friday

As a Senior Design Release Engineer you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems with a strong emphasis on system architecture connectivity integration and regulatory compliance.
You will be the Feature Owner for Emergency Call Systems (eCall/NG-eCall) Minimum Set of Data (MSD) and Crash-triggered communication workflows responsible for defining developing and validating these features within a complex vehicle ecosystem.
This role also includes support and sustaining responsibility for legacy Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems ensuring continued robustness regulatory compliance and integration with next-generation eCall solutions.
This position requires cross-functional collaboration across hardware software connectivity and compliance domains.

Key Responsibilities:
System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)
Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems including: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) Manual eCall trigger (SOS) Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
Define and document feature scope performance requirements and regulatory constraints (e.g. EN 15722 ECE R144 NG-eCall standards)
Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs RCM GNSS and communication modules
Lead development of system-level interfaces including: CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units cellular modem interfaces and PSAP communication protocols
Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows including trigger conditions data packaging and call establishment timing
Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools
Legacy RCM Support & Integration
Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic
Support bug triage field issue resolution and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems
Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures
Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities
Safety Compliance & Validation
Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems including: end-to-end call success rate MSD accuracy and encoding validation network performance under varying conditions
Ensure compliance with: Regulatory standards (ECE R144 EN 15722 EN 16072 NG-eCall) Regional homologation requirements (EU UK other markets) Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
Support PSAP simulator testing certification activities and homologation submissions
Define fault detection fallback modes and diagnostics strategies (e.g. no network GNSS failure partial MSD)
Ensure readiness for OTA updates cybersecurity requirements and remote diagnostics
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs connectivity modules and RCM components
Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution
Coordinate with: Connectivity and telematics teams Cybersecurity teams Diagnostics teams UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior user alerts call status feedback)
Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness
Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events
Program Execution
Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing
Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems
Track and report: Feature maturity Integration risks Validation progress
Lead issue resolution for field and test failures including root cause and corrective actions
Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher in Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field
Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration preferably in safety or telematics domains
Experience with eCall telematics systems or crash notification architectures
Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN LIN Ethernet)
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems
Experience with on-board diagnostics fault management and system validation
Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach
Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders
Strong supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with EN 15722 (MSD) EN 16072 ECE R144 NG-eCall architectures
PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes
Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems
Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ASPICE
Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles
Experience with requirements tools (Jama DOORS Polarion)
Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration
Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU China North America)

Salary Range:
$115000 - 130000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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