Systems Engineer

altentechnologyusa· Engineering
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📍 North Reading, MA💰 USD 130K–180K

About this role

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.

As Systems Engineer you will be responsible for;

 

  • Own the end-to-end system architecture for robotic manipulation platforms and related subsystems.
  • Define system requirements, functional allocations, interface definitions, and architectural roadmaps.
  • Lead requirements decomposition across hardware, controls, software, perception, and safety domains.
  • Establish Interface Control Documents (ICDs), ConOps, system specifications, and architecture artifacts.
  • Conduct technical trade studies and evaluate architecture alternatives to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering disciplines and serve as the primary technical decision-maker for system-level design.
  • Lead system integration planning, verification, validation, and acceptance strategies.
  • Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation plans throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Establish engineering standards, systems engineering processes, and governance practices.
  • Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership during design reviews and architecture reviews.

Qualifications;

 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience developing complex electromechanical, robotic, aerospace, automotive, or autonomous systems.
  • Demonstrated experience defining system architectures and leading cross-functional development efforts.
  • Strong background in systems engineering processes, requirements management, verification, and validation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining:
    • System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
    • ICDs
    • Trade Studies
    • ConOps
    • Verification & Validation Plans
  • Experience balancing systems engineering rigor with agile product development environments.
  • Ability to drive technical decisions with minimal oversight.

 

 

Salary Range: $130K-$180K

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Systems Engineer role at altentechnologyusa?
The listed salary for this Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa is USD 130K–180K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa located?
This Systems Engineer role at altentechnologyusa is based in North Reading, MA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Systems Engineer at altentechnologyusa belong to?
This Systems Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at altentechnologyusa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Systems Engineer job at altentechnologyusa posted?
This Systems Engineer position at altentechnologyusa was posted on Sep 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Systems Engineer
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