Interior Systems Engineer, Instrument Panels

altentechnologyusa

Long Beach, California · Long Beach · United States

Posted Jun 12, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Automotive

Job 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.

The Interior Systems Engineer-Instrument Panels will be responsible for concept development and detailed design of the cabin systems through multiple stages of development. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of full vehicle interior components.

Fully ONSITE in Long Beach, CA

What you'll do...

Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams. 
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment. 
Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods 
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems. 
Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T. 
Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility 
Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions 
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel

You'll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
1-5 years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes 
Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.) 
Team lead experience 
Experience in the production release process 
Experience in a factory setting launching a new product 
System level management experience

Even better, you may have...

Master's Degree in Engineering 
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards 
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices and methodologies 
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products 
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools 
Strong written and verbal communication skills 
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise 
Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools 
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team 
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000/K

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.

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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.