Systems Engineering Contractor

Closures System Engineer

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. The Closures Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of vehicle closure systems, such as side doors, hood, fender, liftgate, tailgate, etc. This role focuses on the critical intersection of sheet metal structures and mechanical hardware. You will ensure that closure systems are engineered for structural integrity and manufacturing feasibility while seamlessly integrating hardware such as latches, hinges, and seals. You will support the product from early concept through prototype testing and final production launch, meeting all functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.

Lead sub-system mechanical development and integration of closure systems, including sheet metal, door latches, hinges, hood/tailgate hardware, struts, and exterior handles.

Design and develop closure inner and outer panels, reinforcements, and architectural interfaces using CAD (3DX/CATIA).

Package and integrate moving mechanical components including hinges, latches, checks, and seals, ensuring proper kinematics and clearance.

Coordinate physical testing for durability, strength, and environmental performance, and correlate results with CAE simulations.

Work closely with Studio Design to ensure 'Class A' surface feasibility while maintaining engineering requirements for structural stiffness and water sealing.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure sheet metal designs are optimized for stamping, hemming, and assembly (welding/bonding).

Own the CAD, BOM, and GD&T documentation for assigned closure sub-systems.

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• 3+ years of experience in production vehicle development and launch.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX or CATIA preferred) for automotive body or closure systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and release of sheet metal components or mechanical hardware

Expert Mechanical Fundamentals: Materials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science to facilitate seamless integration of hardware into the vehicle body.

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements related to door retention and closure systems.

Experience with DVP&R, including cycle testing, slam testing, and environmental soak validation.

Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality.

Experience in physical prototyping and a 'boots-on-the-ground' mentality during production build events.

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

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.

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.

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.