Software Integration Engineer - Lab Automation

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><p> </p> <p></p> <h2>Position Overview</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <h2>What You Will Do</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Develop and implement automated test procedures using laboratory test automation platforms.</li> <li>Support, maintain, and enhance databases used for laboratory operations and test data management.</li> <li>Integrate intelligent hardware and laboratory instrumentation using a variety of communication protocols.</li> <li>Develop user interfaces and software applications that support test-cell operations and engineering workflows.</li> <li>Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues within engine and powertrain development test environments.</li> <li>Document technical issues, corrective actions, and verified solutions using established troubleshooting and problem-solving practices.</li> <li>Develop C# scripts, utilities, and applications that improve testing processes, data quality, data reduction, and engineering productivity.</li> <li>Configure and operate PC-based test and measurement equipment, including CAN and vehicle-network analysis tools.</li> <li>Utilize vendor-provided APIs to extend the functionality of laboratory equipment and create customized engineering solutions.</li> <li>Develop and maintain automation protocols for performance, durability, and other powertrain testing applications.</li> <li>Design, develop, and maintain SQL databases and web-based user interfaces using ASP.NET MVC.</li> <li>Provide technical support and serve as a software interface between laboratory technicians, engineers, and test-planning teams.</li> <li>Support regulatory and compliance-related testing activities within the powertrain laboratory.</li> <li>Produce clear technical documentation describing software tools, automation capabilities, system requirements, and operating procedures.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness through software and automation.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal users and stakeholders to understand technical challenges, prioritize requirements, and deliver sustainable solutions.</li> <li>Contribute to the long-term development and stability of laboratory data and analytics systems.</li> </ul> <h2>Who You Are</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">You are a software-focused engineer with a strong interest in automation, data systems, and engineering applications. You enjoy solving complex technical problems and working collaboratively with engineers and technicians in a hands-on laboratory environment.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">You are comfortable learning new technologies, integrating software with physical test equipment, and developing practical solutions that improve testing and data-driven engineering processes.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">You bring a collaborative mindset and are willing to share knowledge, explore new approaches, and work with cross-functional teams to continuously improve laboratory capabilities.</p> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</li> <li>A Master's degree is preferred.<