Engineering Lab Manager – Automotive Validation & Test Operations

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 Summary: The Test Lab Manager will need strong Project Management experience leading a project in Electronic Power Steering. This role oversees testing and validation activities within the engineering lab, serving as the primary project manager for validation programs while leading a team of technicians. This role works with customers to define requirements, test cases, and fixtures while ensuring systems are validated across embedded software, hardware, and mechanical components. Lastly, this role is daily on-site in the test lab. There is no remote opportunity. Key Responsibilities Manage testing and validation programs, ensuring alignment with project timelines and engineering requirements. Lead day-to-day operations of the test lab, communicate tasks, and supervise a team of technicians. Responsible for the time/cost aspects of the testing lab Responsible for resource schedule and laboratory timelines Interface with customers on requirements, test cases, and validation strategies. Support system-level testing for embedded software, hardware, and mechanical systems in a mechatronics environment. Represent Test & Validation to all teams involved with the project Track testing progress and documentation using tools such as MS Project, Windchill, and DOORS. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree and background in systems engineering, embedded systems, or mechatronics. Project management experience Strong time management and organization skills Experience working in a test lab or validation environment preferred Familiarity with tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, Windchill, DOORS, and MS Project preferred Strong leadership, resilience, and ability to motivate a technical team. Work Environment Daily on-site presence in a test lab environment (no remote work). ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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.

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