CAE Analyst at ALTEN Technology USA

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural CAE Analyses, Thermal CAE Analyses, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Conjugate Heat Transfer, Design Optimization, Mechanical CAD Data Review, Correlation Analysis, Cross-Functional Engineering, Technical Findings Development, Electrical Drawings Understanding, Automotive Industry Experience, ABAQUS, STAR-CCM+, Altair HyperMesh, HyperView

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

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. Responsibilities • Perform structural and thermal CAE analyses for power electronics and Electric Control Unit(ECU) systems in on-vehicle and off-vehicle product developments. Analysis includes fatigue, linear, non- linear, random vibration, shock, harmonic, static and transient heat transfer • Review mechanical CAD data to identify risk areas and necessary CAE analyses • Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to analyze structural integrity of the systems • Perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and conjugate heat transfer (CHT) analyses • Propose design changes for mitigating failure modes identified from CAE results • Conduct correlation analysis with CAE and DV testing results • Participate in cross-functional engineering activities and lead the CAE result reviews • Work closely with product design teams to optimize designs to meet their engineering requirements and cost targets • Develop technical findings and recommendations for peer reviews and present them • Engage with design reviews and validation testing to ensure that the products can be met the reliability targets Qualifications • Minimum Master degree with 5+ years or PHD with 2+ years of experience related to Structural and/or Thermal CAE analyses focusing in power electronics, PCB, and ECU assembly systems • ABAQUS and/or STAR-CCM+ experience required • Altair HyperMesh, HyperView, and/or ANSA experience required • Strong knowledge of structural and/or thermal engineering principles • Experience in working with power switching devices, liquid/ forced air cooling system, extruded heatsinks, die casting part, and other mechanical part materials • Experience with best practices of constructing CAE models and conducting simulations. • Applied knowledge/experience of system requirements and design validation testing. • Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings. • Experience working in the automotive industry and startup environment preferred. Salary Range: $90,000-130,000 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 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.

Responsibilities

The CAE Analyst will perform structural and thermal analyses for power electronics and ECU systems, including various types of simulations. They will also review CAD data, propose design changes, and collaborate with product design teams to optimize engineering requirements.