Software Integration Engineer - Lab Automation

The posting, as ALTEN Technology USA wrote it

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced heavy-duty powertrain systems within a powertrain engineering laboratory. The laboratory supports conventional, electric, and fuel-cell powertrain technologies.

This role will focus on integrating test automation platforms, developing software tools and regression-testing applications, and maintaining laboratory databases and supporting infrastructure. The engineer will also contribute to regulatory testing activities, including EPA and CARB requirements.

Key areas of responsibility include test-system control, data acquisition, engine dynamometer environments, test-cell automation, fuel conditioning and measurement systems, emissions instrumentation, and combustion analysis platforms.

What You Will Do

You will join a powertrain data and software engineering team responsible for developing and supporting applications that improve test-cell operations, data collection, storage, analysis, and overall laboratory efficiency.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders to identify technical needs, develop practical solutions, and continuously improve the reliability and effectiveness of laboratory systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test procedures using laboratory test automation platforms.
• Support, maintain, and enhance databases used for laboratory operations and test data management.
• Integrate intelligent hardware and laboratory instrumentation using a variety of communication protocols.
• Develop user interfaces and software applications that support test-cell operations and engineering workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues within engine and powertrain development test environments.
• Document technical issues, corrective actions, and verified solutions using established troubleshooting and problem-solving practices.
• Develop C# scripts, utilities, and applications that improve testing processes, data quality, data reduction, and engineering productivity.

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• Experience integrating vendor APIs and laboratory instrumentation
• Familiarity with engine testing and dynamometer environments
• Knowledge of diesel engines and after-treatment systems
• Experience with emissions or combustion measurement systems
• Experience supporting regulatory or compliance testing

Work Environment

This position combines software development with hands-on engineering support in a powertrain laboratory environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with both software applications and physical test equipment and should be able to communicate effectively with technical teams to resolve issues and deliver reliable automation and data solutions.

Salary Range: $75,000-78,000

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.

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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.