ADAS Design Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The ADAS Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of Advanced Driver Assist components, including long- and short-range radar, human- and machine-vision cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and associated processing ECUs. The role manages programs and suppliers, tracks open issues and drives proactive resolution, and delivers work to vehicle program milestones through the full release lifecycle. The position covers specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification, cross-functional alignment, program development timelines, component packaging, and hardware/software validation plans. It also includes ECU diagnostics, design reviews, FMEA and DVPR authoring or approval, process reviews, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch planning, quality improvements, warranty response, and technical cost reductions. The engineer identifies risks and maintains detailed, frequently updated risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans for senior leadership. The role works closely with ADAS Functional Integration engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex ADAS systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules).
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment and require minimal direction.
Experience with at least one of DFMEA, PFMEA, DVPR, DV, PV, or validation.
Logical thinking and ability to resolve complex issues.
Detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs.
Excellent program management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the design, development, and release of ADAS systems or components.
Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs.
Familiarity with CAN, LIN, LVDS, or Ethernet communication protocols and troubleshooting tools.
Experience with root-cause and DFSS techniques, including is-is not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, and fishbone/fault-tree analysis.
Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and release ADAS components, including radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and associated processing ECUs.
Manage programs and suppliers.
Track open issues and proactively drive issue resolution.
Deliver work to vehicle program milestones and manage cradle-to-grave release activities.
Develop specifications and sourcing documents, manage engineering changes, clarify requirements, and align cross-functional teams.
Generate program development timelines and lead component packaging.
Develop hardware and software validation plans for components and systems.
Develop ECU diagnostics and conduct hardware and software design reviews.
Author, review, and approve FMEAs and DVPRs, and review PFMEAs and process standards.
Support in-plant calibrations, vehicle launches, and safe-launch plan development.
Identify quality improvements, respond rapidly to warranty issues, and pursue technical cost reductions.
Identify risks and maintain detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans, with frequent updates to senior leadership.
Work with ADAS Functional Integration engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex ADAS systems.