Closures System Engineer

Alten

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. Location: Long Beach, CA Workplace: On-site, 5 days/week   You will be a key contributor within a world-class automotive body exterior engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of glazing systems and components. This role combines mechanical engineering, optical performance, sealing systems, and launch execution, working closely with design, body structures, closures, electrical, and supplier partners to deliver production-ready glazing solutions from concept through SOP.   Key Responsibilities * Contribute to the development of high-quality glazing components delivering on optical clarity, structural performance, weathersealing, safety compliance, and craftsmanship * Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of glazing components including windshields, backlites, sidelites, quarter glass, sunroofs, and fixed panoramic roof systems across the vehicle portfolio * Translate exterior design and surfacing intent into production-feasible, manufacturable glazing solutions with attention to optical distortion limits, encapsulation geometry, and fit and finish * Define and manage glass specifications including thickness, laminate construction, tint, acoustic interlayer, and coating requirements; support material trade studies for mass, cost, and optical performance optimization * Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestones * Work cross-functionally with design, body structures, closures, electrical integration, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams to maintain styling intent, dimensional compliance, and timing * Collaborate closely with glazing suppliers and encapsulation molders to ensure tooling readiness, encapsulation quality, adhesive bond performance, cost targets, and on-time program delivery * Define and own GD&T datum and locating strategy for glazing assemblies; perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure dimensional compliance with adjacent body and closure panels * Support glass bonding and direct glazing system development including adhesive selection, primer systems, and bond line geometry validation Ensure compliance with FMVSS 205, ECE R43, and applicable homologation requirements for optical quality, impact performance, and safety glazing markings * Perform and support DFM assessments for encapsulation molding, glass forming, and edge deletion processes * Support prototype builds, body buck reviews, and closed-loop resolution of optical, dimensional, and sealing quality findings * Apply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to support accelerated product development   Required Qualifications * 4+ years of experience in automotive glazing, closures, or body exterior engineering with exposure to glass components, encapsulation systems, or weathersealing * Understanding of automotive glass manufacturing processes including bending, tempering, laminating, and encapsulation molding * Familiarity with direct glazing systems, urethane adhesive bonding, and body opening dimensional requirements * Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools; working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methods * Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier tooling sign-off and manufacturing readiness reviews * Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and quality documentation processes * Knowledge of FMVSS 205 and ECE R43 safety glazing requirements   Nice to Have * Ownership of at least one full glazing program lifecycle from concept through SOP Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment with compressed development timelines * Deep knowledge of laminated and tempered glass construction including acoustic interlayers, solar control coatings, heated glass, and embedded antenna systems * Experience with panoramic roof or fixed glass roof systems including structural load path integration and sealing system design Familiarity with encapsulation tooling reviews including steel safe conditions, parting line strategy, and encapsulant material qualification * Understanding of glass optical distortion measurement, DOI standards, and reflected image distortion limits per OEM specifications * Experience with camera and sensor integration requirements within glazing assemblies, including FoV clearances and defogging zone management * Knowledge of corrosion protection and edge deletion requirements for coated glass in direct glazing applications * Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills in a prototype and pre-production environment * Excellent communication skills with the ability to align across design, body structures, closures, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders * Passion for delivering premium exterior craftsmanship and optical quality in next-generation vehicle programs   Salary: * $115,000-135,000 * 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  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. 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.

Autotrader

ABOUT US You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about? We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.  In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously.    At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together.  Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.  ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist who will play a crucial role in driving Autotrader's transformation into a data science-driven organisation. As a Senior Data Scientist you will be responsible for the direction of Data Science at Autotrader. You will join a cross-functional collaborative squad focussed around a set of products or a services. With your experience and research skills you will spot the opportunities for Data Science and work with the leadership in your squad to prioritise, resource and shape subsequent projects. Your role will require you to orchestrate these projects, including supporting other Data Analysts and Scientists and collaborating with software engineers towards the best solution. You will have a focus on developing ML-centric data products and solutions, in which your expertise with ML frameworks and workflows will be key. Right now, our Data Scientists are working on several exciting projects. For instance, they're creating personalised suggestions to get buyers more involved, improving our search system to make buying better for customers while also helping sellers stand out, building AI tools to aid customers in tasks like making listings and describing ads, studying how competition affects seller performance on our site, and upgrading our customer data platform for better targeted marketing beyond our site. As part of our broader analytical community, Data Scientists collaborate closely with Data Analysts. Together, they foster a culture of shared insights, continuous learning, and mutual support through regular showcases, feedback sessions, mentorship programs and skill-based workshops. As a Senior member of the community, you will play a key role in establishing our analytical standards and tools. We have invested heavily in a Data Platform that supports industry-leading Data Science. These are some technologies that our Data Scientists use (we don't expect applicants to have experience with all of these): Python and Databricks for Data Science, Spark, MLFlow and Airflow for ML Workflows, Google Cloud Platform for our analytics infrastructure, dbt and BigQuery for data modelling and warehousing. Discover more about our Analytics Community in our blog and explore how we use analytics and Data Science in our Engineering Blog. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking to grow our diverse team of curious data scientists. In your application, you should demonstrate: * A track record of delivering data science solutions in a commercial business * Experience productionising machine learning workflows. Knowledge of deployment and monitoring strategies. * A deep understanding of ML frameworks, algorithms and statistical methods * Expertise with Python and SQL * Experience orchestrating data science projects in cross-functional teams and confidence leading other data scientists * Enthusiasm for engaging with stakeholders both technical and non-technical to identify opportunities for Data Science and influence squad roadmaps * A passion for coaching Data Analysts and Data Scientists During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further. BENEFITS We’re offering a salary of £50,000– £70,000, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares.  You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more.  We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection. Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We want you as a talented System Engineer to help us in our mission by assisting in the preparation and execution of functional and environmental tests, maintaining requirement traceability, and documenting results to support verification closure. Working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you help ensure the Nyx perform as intended throughout the mission lifecycle. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as a System Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include: * Support the definition and implementation of the Nyx Earth system integration and verification activities, which meets technical and programmatic requirements and considers the adequacy of model philosophy, facilities availability, planning and costing. * Define test plans and specifications with clear Success Criteria and support the generation of test procedures with the team. * Support the preparation, organization and execution of the spacecraft functional system campaigns to ensure the closure of all system safety and performance requirement, including nominal and off nominal spacecraft behaviors. * Coordinate the integration and test of subsystems and components to ensure alignment and connectivity of the higher-level integrated systems * Organize the reviews and preparation of related data packages in support of integration and verification activities. * Generate reports and products that drive the closure of verifications associated with the events. * Collaborate with all Functional Chain responsible and engineering disciplines to prepare and perform the tests. * Process the anomalies occurring during the test campaign in coordination with the Product Assurance Team and the rest of the Engineering Team. What we would love to see from you In the role of AIV Engineer ideally, you will have the following: * 1 to 5 years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space-related systems. * Hands-on hardware experience. * Practical experience / contact with functional test platforms, such as software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and bench testing. * Experience working with spacecraft requirements, NASA standards, and ECSS Standards * Experience in the development and verification of space hardware. * Spacecraft systems knowledge, with a focus on flight software, avionics, and guidance, navigation, and control. Skills and Behaviours * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong analysis and problem-solving skills * Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks * Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done * Ability to communicate at all levels of the business * Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork * Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry * Ability to thrive in a high paced development environment Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.