Design Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Engineer

About the role

ALTEN is looking for an RWD Concept Engineer to define the feasibility and design of rear-wheel drive systems for electric vehicles. The role covers evaluating FWD versus RWD trade-offs, designing rear axles and ensuring integration with suspension, chassis and battery systems. It is critical for defining the vehicle's traction architecture and calls for a strong analytical mindset and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies for RWD versus FWD configurations, including axle durability, shaft angles and packaging constraints.
• Develop detailed designs for rear axles, half-shafts and driveline components.
• Collaborate with chassis, thermal and battery teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Create decision-support materials such as trade-off matrices and risk assessments for leadership reviews.
• Document assumptions, interfaces and dependencies to guide engineering decisions.
• Support prototyping and testing of RWD concepts.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in driveline, axle or vehicle architecture design (automotive/EV preferred).
• Fluent English, with technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead small teams, coordinate with stakeholders and manage project timelines.

Required skills

• CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE (mandatory for 3D modeling and assembly)
• Driveline simulation tools (AVL Cruise, CarSim) and durability analysis
• Nice to have: EV skateboard architectures, NVH knowledge and FMEA familiarity

What we offer

• Base salary
• Major medical insurance, including dental and vision plans
• 15 days of year-end bonus and 25% vacation premium
• 12 vacation days starting from the first year
• Social security and weekly food vouchers