Our Proven Product Development Process
Discover how ALTEN USA delivers results with a proven, flexible engineering process tailored to your goals, timelines, and technical needs.
At ALTEN Technology delivering world-class engineering services is at the core of everything we do. With decades of experience in outsourced R&D engineering and new product development services, we have built a collaborative process designed to minimize risk, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver market-ready solutions for demanding industries.
Our approach combines agile development, technical precision, and industry compliance — helping clients accelerate innovation while ensuring manufacturability and quality from day one.
Engineering with Quality & Compliance at Every Stage
Our Denver delivery center operates under a Quality Management System (QMS) that is both ITAR-compliant and ISO-certified — ISO 13485 for MedTech, AS9100 for Aerospace, and ISO 9001 for general industrial applications.
We are experts in navigating FAA and FDA certification requirements, ensuring your product meets stringent regulatory standards. From conceptual design and feasibility studies through to production transfer, we transform your vision into a solution that is manufacturable, marketable, and certification-ready.
Our guiding principle: Ramp up fast, execute with precision, and deliver unmatched quality.
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Choose the engagement model that fits your project needs
T&M
Consulting
Commitment on matching the best talent with the customer need and contrast
A dedicated consultant working with your engineers and adjusting to changing needs
Customer manages project work
Daily basis invoicing
Best suited for
Projects with changing needs that require flexibility
Invoicing
On Daily Basis (Effort)
Scope of Activities
On Demand
HR Management
By ALTEN Business Managers and HR Department (Permanent Staff—No IR35)
Performance Management
Monthly Follow up for Feedback
Knowledge Management
Support on Training Invoiced to the Customer
Governance
Monthly Follow up for Feedback
Work Package
Managed Services
Commitment on quality & performance of resources
A dedicated team delivering defined outcomes with full project management support
Customer manages consulting team
Full-time equivalent invoicing
Best suited for
Large projects requiring dedicated resources with flexible scope
Invoicing
On Full Time Equivalent (Effort)
Scope of Activities
On a Flexible Scope
HR Management
By ALTEN Business Managers and HR Department (Permanent Staff—No IR35)
Performance Management
Performance Tracked and Managed by ALTEN Through Dedicated KPIs
Knowledge Management
Capitalization, Training and Continuous Improvement Performed by ALTEN. Customer Retains Intellectual Property
Governance
Weekly and Monthly Meetings, Risk Matrix, KPI, Customer Satisfaction, Skills Matrix, Mood Radar, Integration, Hand Over Plan
Risk Transfer
Responsibility for Service Continuity Transferred to ALTEN
Work Package
Fixed Price
Commitment on scope & budget
A product team delivering defined outcomes with full project management support
ALTEN manages full project
Fixed cost based on scope
Best suited for
Large projects with set deliverables and defined scope
Invoicing
On Deliverable (Results)
Scope of Activities
Dedicated Offer with Fixed Scope
HR Management
By ALTEN Business Managers and HR Department (Permanent Staff—No IR35)
Performance Management
Performance Tracked and Managed by ALTEN Through Dedicated KPIs
Knowledge Management
Capitalization, Training and Continuous Improvement Performed by ALTEN. Customer Retains Intellectual Property
Governance
Weekly and Monthly Meetings, Risk Matrix, KPI, Customer Satisfaction, Skills Matrix, Mood Radar, Integration, Hand Over Plan
Risk Transfer
Full Delivery Risk Transferred to ALTEN
Service Details
T&M
Consulting
Commitment on CV sourcing & contract setting
Work Package
Managed Services
Commitment on quality & performance of resources
Work Package
Fixed Price
Commitment on scope & budget
Invoicing
On Daily Basis (Effort)
On Full Time Equivalent (Effort)
On Deliverable (Results)
Scope of Activities
On Demand
On a Flexible Scope
Dedicated Offer with Fixed Scope
HR Management
By ALTEN Business Managers and HR Department (Permanent Staff, Not Subcontracting)
Performance Management
Monthly Follow up for Feedback
Performance Tracked and Managed by ALTEN Through Dedicated KPIs
Knowledge Management
Support on Training Invoiced to the Customer
Capitalization, Training and Continuous Improvement Performed by ALTEN. Customer Retains Intellectual Property
Governance
Generic Training and Continuous Improvement Performed by ALTEN. Project Specific Training Invoiced to Customer
Weekly and Monthly Meetings, Risk Matrix, KPI, Customer Satisfaction, Skills Matrix, Mood Radar, Integration, Hand Over Plan
Risk Transfer
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Responsibility for Service Continuity Transferred to ALTEN
Full Delivery Risk Transferred to ALTEN
Looking for ad-hoc support? We also offer flexible staffing solutions with hourly billing for short-term needs or temporary contractor placement.
Invoicing
Per Hour
Scope
On Demand
HR Management
CV Sourcing / Temporary Contracts / Freelancers
Commitment
CV Sourcing & Contract Setting
Flexible Engagement Models to Fit Your Needs
At ALTEN Technology USA, we offer flexible, worldwide engagement models tailored to your unique project needs. From on-site expertise to dedicated teams or turnkey solutions, we combine global engineering reach with local responsiveness to deliver the right talent, resources, and processes — on time and to specification.
Engineering Services
Need additional expertise to enhance your project team? We can provide highly skilled engineers — either from our internal staff or recruited specifically for your requirements — to work on-site under your direction. While you oversee day-to-day tasks, we manage personnel, benefits, and mentorship. This stability allows us to attract and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple disciplines.
Team Package
For projects requiring the sustained support of a dedicated, adaptable engineering team, we assemble specialists with the exact skills needed for your scope. You provide technical direction, while we supply project management support to ensure smooth integration with your existing resources. This is ideal for evolving projects in industries such as automotive engineering, aerospace and defense, and medical device development.
Work Package
When you have a defined statement of work with clear deliverables, we create a focused project team to execute them under ALTEN’s technical leadership. Work is performed at our facilities, with regular status updates to keep you informed. This model is perfect for outsourced engineering projects that require precision execution, adherence to timelines, and seamless communication.