Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe'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.ALTEN Technology is seeking a Power Electronics Hardware Engineer to support our client, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, at their Newark, CA facility.

This is a full-time, on-site embedded role supporting the ADAS and Infotainment Hardware team. The selected candidate will own the full V-cycle development of 12V Power Distribution Units (PDUs), from concept through production release.ResponsibilitiesLead full V-cycle development of 12V PDUs (up to 60A DC), including requirements definition, hardware design, verification, validation, and production handoffDesign and develop ECU hardware with a focus on power electronics, load switching, and protection circuitsSelect and apply AEC-Q101 Logic-Level N-Channel Trench MOSFETs for low-voltage, high-current switching applicationsDesign and analyze half-bridge and full-bridge topologies for inductive load control within PDU architecturesDevelop schematics using OrCAD; support PCB layout reviews with DFM considerationsAuthor and execute DVP&R test plans; perform bench-level hardware testing and failure analysisDrive supplier and component qualification per automotive quality standardsCollaborate with systems, software, and validation teams across the ADAS and Infotainment hardware programMaintain design documentation, BOMs, and engineering change records throughout the product lifecycleRequired Qualifications5–10 years of hands-on automotive power electronics hardware design experienceECU hardware development background in an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environmentProficiency in OrCAD schematic capture (hard requirement)Strong working knowledge of AEC-Q101 Logic-Level N-Channel Trench MOSFETs in 12V automotive PDU designExperience designing and analyzing half-bridge and full-bridge switching topologiesProven ownership of hardware products through the full V-cycle, including DVP&R authoring and executionFamiliarity with gate driver IC selection and high-side/low-side switching circuit designUnderstanding of automotive electrical architecture and 12V power distribution requirementsEngineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience consideredNice to HaveISO 26262 Functional Safety awareness and ASIL classification experienceCAN or LIN protocol experience in ECU hardware contextsFMEA authoring for power electronics hardwareSalary Range: $120,000-$140,000/KThe 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 ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.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.