Design & Release Engineer

Stefanini Group • Dearborn, MI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Central Gateway (ECG) Software Design and Release (D&R) Engineer is a critical role responsible for leading the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software across next-generation vehicle architectures (FNV2, FNV3, and FNV3.x). This role acts as a vital bridge between internal software development teams, program management, and external Base Tech Platform (BTP) suppliers. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in automotive embedded systems with agile project management skills to ensure high-quality software is delivered on time, supporting successful vehicle launches and continuous post-launch improvements.

Requirements

• TCP/IP, Ethernet, Network Protocols & Standards, Jira, GitHub
• 3+ years of experience in automotive software development, software integration, or Systems/D&R Engineering.
• Proven experience working with vehicle electrical architectures (experience with FNV architectures is highly preferred).
• Experience working with tier-1/tier-2 suppliers and managing supplier software delivery timelines.
• Demonstrated experience participating in or leading vehicle launch activities and troubleshooting software issues in a plant or test-lab environment.
• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• experience with FNV architectures is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the technical execution, integration, and delivery of ECG software into FNV2, FNV3, and FNV3.x vehicle programs.
• Ensure all software releases meet strict project requirements, quality standards, and program milestones.
• Provide hands-on leadership and engineering support to guarantee the timely integration and seamless functionality of ECG software during new vehicle launches.
• Manage ongoing software maintenance, updates, and over-the-air (OTA) improvements to address and resolve post-launch issues.
• Facilitate highly effective collaboration and communication between vehicle program teams, BTP suppliers, and internal software development teams.
• Champion agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) to streamline processes and ensure efficient, timely software delivery across multiple vehicle programs.
• Provide essential on-site engineering support to troubleshoot, flash, test, and validate ECG software at the system level.
• Perform hands-on validation on breadboards (HIL simulators) or physical test vehicles to collect diagnostic data that drives software quality improvements.
• Explore and implement new tools, strategies, and methodologies to enhance ECG software performance and delivery efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level