Safety Electronics Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA · Newark, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$115k–$130k/yrFull-time
About the role
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life. This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems.
Responsibilities
System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)
- Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems, including: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN), Manual eCall trigger (SOS), Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
- Define and document feature scope, performance requirements, and regulatory constraints (e.g., EN 15722, ECE R144, NG-eCall standards)
- Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs, RCM, GNSS, and communication modules
- Lead development of system-level interfaces, including: CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units, cellular modem interfaces and PSAP communication protocols
- Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows, including trigger conditions, data packaging, and call establishment timing
- Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools
Legacy RCM Support & Integration
- Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic
- Support bug triage, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems
- Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures
- Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities
Safety, Compliance & Validation
- Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems, including: end-to-end call success rate, MSD accuracy and encoding validation, network performance under varying conditions
- Ensure compliance with: Regulatory standards (ECE R144, EN 15722, EN 16072, NG-eCall), Regional homologation requirements (EU, UK, other markets), Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
- Support PSAP simulator testing, certification activities, and homologation submissions
- Define fault detection, fallback modes, and diagnostics strategies (e.g., no network, GNSS failure, partial MSD)
- Ensure readiness for OTA updates, cybersecurity requirements, and remote diagnostics
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs, connectivity modules, and RCM components
- Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution
- Coordinate with: Connectivity and telematics teams, Cybersecurity teams, Diagnostics teams, UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior, user alerts, call status feedback)
- Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness
- Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events
Program Execution
- Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing
- Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems
- Track and report: Feature maturity, Integration risks, Validation progress
- Lead issue resolution for field and test failures, including root cause and corrective actions
- Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration, preferably in safety or telematics domains
- Experience with eCall, telematics systems, or crash notification architectures
- Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems
- Experience with on-board diagnostics, fault management, and system validation
- Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach
- Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EN 15722 (MSD), EN 16072, ECE R144, NG-eCall architectures
- PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes
- Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems
- Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ASPICE
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles
- Experience with requirements tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
- Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration
- Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU, China, North America)