ADAS Driving Validation Engineer
Hyundai Motor Company•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI
About The Position
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Autonomous Driving Team within the Autonomous Development Department. The department oversees testing, development, and performance efforts for ADAS driving and parking features in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis North American vehicles. The role supports validation of autonomous driving functions and sensors, evaluates performance from a North American customer perspective, identifies and tracks issues, benchmarks competitor vehicles, and contributes to the development of current and future vehicle technologies. Domestic and international travel of up to 15% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering field.
- Experience with autonomous driving and parking systems and features.
- Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and analysis software, such as INCA, CANape, CANoe, or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with embedded systems validation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose complex issues and develop robust solutions under tight timelines in cooperation with adjacent teams.
- Ability to explain technical topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent time-management, self-management, and organizational skills.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with camera, radar, and ultrasonic sensor systems.
Responsibilities
- Support validation of autonomous driving functions, including camera and radar sensor systems and features such as FCA, LKA, BCA, SCC, LFA, and HDA, from a North American customer perspective.
- Use and modify test development plans (TDPs) to ensure acceptable system performance and improve system efficiency.
- Identify performance and specification deficiencies, conduct root cause analysis, report concerns through company channels, and track issues through closure.
- Create and present reports for management review covering project status, technical data, and competitive benchmarking studies.
- Benchmark competitor vehicle performance and help establish development and performance targets.
- Interface with and support regional sales teams and manufacturing facilities on ADAS-related inquiries and tests.
- Analyze customer feedback from internal and external media sources, including J.D. Power IQS, Consumer Reports, social media, traditional media, and customer clinics.
- Participate in cost-saving initiatives and activities to analyze revenue streams and improve the business model for ADAS implementations.
- Support identification and development of technologies, strategies, and methods to improve current and future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
- Complete additional projects and tasks as assigned.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
Benefits
- Zero-dollar employee premiums on medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and abundant holidays.
- Competitive salaries.
- Global environment that fosters diversity.
- Retirement savings and planning benefits.
- Vehicle fuel allowance.
- Vehicle lease allowance.
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work hours.
