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.
This is a Prospective/Pipeline Posting — Not an Active Role
About the OpportunityWe're building a talent pipeline for upcoming design engineering opportunities across multiple levels. Connect with us now so you're on our radar when the right role opens.
- Junior Design Engineer (0–3 years)
- Design Engineer (3–6 years)
- Senior Design Engineer (6–10 years)
- Staff/Principal Design Engineer (10+ years)
- Concept development, 3D modeling, and detailed design of components/assemblies
- Design analysis, tolerance stack-up, and GD&T application
- Prototyping and design iteration based on test/validation feedback
- Design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams
- Design documentation and release management (PLM/BOM)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (Master's a plus for senior-level roles)
- Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or similar)
- Familiarity with GD&T, materials selection, and DFM/DFA principles
- Experience ranging from recent graduates to engineers with 10+ years leading design programs
Why Join Our Talent Network
- Get connected before roles are publicly posted
- Be matched to opportunities that fit your specific experience level and interests
- No commitment required — this is simply an opportunity to introduce yourself
Interested? Submit your resume and a short note on what kind of role you're looking for. We'll keep your information on file and reach out as soon as a relevant opportunity becomes available.
This is a pipeline-building posting. There is no guarantee of an interview or offer, as we are not actively hiring for a specific position at this time.
Salary Range: $60,000-$150,000
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
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.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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