Simulation Test Engineer

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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.

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience creating driving simulation scenarios from scratch (not limited to log replay or re-simulation of recorded events).
• Strong experience in ADAS or autonomous driving environments.
• Safety-related experience is required (simulation, validation, system behavior modeling, or safety analysis).
• Strong development experience in Python within a Linux environment, including command-line usage.
• Hands-on experience working with simulation tools such as Applied Intuition, Matlab/Simulink, CARLA, LGSVL, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience configuring and controlling dynamic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, traffic actors) through scripting or scenario description languages.
• Strong interest in autonomous systems, motion behavior, and vehicle-environment interaction.
• Design and build autonomous driving simulation scenarios from scratch.
• Configure and control traffic participants (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) programmatically within simulation environments.
• Develop, modify, and maintain Python scripts to generate, execute, and manage simulation scenarios in a Linux environment.
• Use simulation tools (e.g. Applied Intuition / Matlab-Simulink or equivalent) to model and evaluate vehicle behavior.
• Execute simulations via command-line interfaces and manage simulation configurations and pipelines.
• Assess simulated behaviors with a strong focus on safety, robustness, and realism.
• Identify unrealistic, unsafe, or inconsistent behaviors and contribute to corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with software, system, and safety teams in an agile and iterative context.
• Support validation and safety-related activities through scenario-based testing.
• Document simulation configurations, assumptions, and results.

• Simulation Engineer – Vehicle Behavior
• Junior to Advanced level
• Curious and eager to learn
• Strong system and analytical mindset
• Autonomous, adaptable, and proactive
• Safety-oriented approach
• Hands-on and technically driven

• Experience creating simulation scenarios from scratch (not only replaying log data).
• Strong exposure to ADAS or autonomous driving environments.
• Hands-on experience in Python scripting.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment and using command-line interfaces.
• Experience configuring simulation agents and defining behavior programmatically.
• Understanding of vehicle behavior in complex and safety-critical environments.
• Ability to understand, modify, and debug simulation scripts or models.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in cross-functional technical teams.

• Experience with Applied Intuition or other advanced simulation platforms.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience with CARLA, LGSVL, or similar simulation frameworks.
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle validation or verification activities.
• Experience with edge cases or safety-critical scenarios.
• Awareness of automotive safety standards or processes (e.g. ISO 26262).
• Experience in industrial or automotive project environments.
• Experience in international or multicultural teams.
• Ability to support or mentor other engineers.

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