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Systems Engineer - Associate

Altair Engineering, Inc.
Canada, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Systems Engineer - Associate

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Systems Engineer - Associate. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Systems Engineer. 

The Systems Engineer - Associate will complete the development of the assigned subsystem. The Systems Engineer - Associate will also confirm the subsystem meets the defined requirements prior to delivery to the customer.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Identification of all applicable requirements for the assigned subsystem from all potential sources.
  • Documentation of the identified requirements for the assigned subsystem.
  • Execution of the assigned subsystem DFMEA.
  • Coordination of verification of the subsystem functionality to ensure requirements traceability.
  • Technical point-of-contact for the subsystem for all internal teams.
  • Participation in advanced development.
  • Meeting all program-specific deliverables for the assigned subsystem.
  • Responsible for developing propulsion system control strategies from concept/ideation through algorithm implementation and verification/validation testing.
  • Work closely with multi-discipline engineering teams to ensure the control strategy captures all functional requirements, while meeting key control performance KPIs.

Basics:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
  • 0-3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
  • Capable of creating Logical as well as Physical Schematics.
  • Working experience with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Highly motivated/self-starter with proven leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills.
  • No driving of a vehicle required. 
  • Occasional travel to the US for meetings/trainings required.
  • Onsite position. Expected to be onsite 3-4 days a week. 

Preferred:

  • Master of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
  • 1 years of experience in Automotive/Industrial Electronics.
  • Propulsion experience/ exposure or training.
  • Experience in using INCA, Matlab, DOORS, and Visio.
  • Experience using CANalyzer or CANoe.
  • Experience in some or all of the following areas:  Propulsion systems development, MATLAB/Simulink model development, control system calibration, control algorithm testing & data analysis on physical and virtual test properties.
  • Ability to learn quickly, self-initiate next steps in the development process of a project, and strong technical communication skills.

How You Will Be Successful:

  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business “First”
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
  • Paid holidays and vacation time off
  • Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD   

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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