Engineer - Automated Design Systems

Toyota North America•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Automated Design Systems (ADS) Engineer. In this role, you’ll pair systems thinking with hands-on software and test integration to help deliver the next generation of automated driving systems for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. You’ll lead critical engineering processes that ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and innovation. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager of IVS, the person in this role will support the department’s mission to advance mobility through cutting-edge vehicle automation and intelligent system design. What you’ll be doing As an ADS Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of Toyota’s automated driving development, collaborating across teams and driving system-level excellence. Success in this role means delivering robust, traceable requirements and ensuring seamless integration across software and hardware systems. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in automotive systems (ADAS/ADS, chassis, powertrain, or other safety-critical domains)
3+ years managing requirements and interfaces for complex embedded/vehicle systems using tools like Jama and Jira/Azure DevOps
3+ years of hands-on DRBFM leadership and follow-through
Strong software literacy: ability to read and collaborate on C/C++ code
Working knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet and related tooling
Excellent documentation skills with attention to traceability and version control
Strong communication and team alignment skills across internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and/or ASPICE
Familiarity with Jama, Polarion, Jira/Azure DevOps
Hands-on experience with MIL/SIL/HIL environments and CANoe/Vector toolchain
Scripting and analysis skills in Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink
Knowledge of SOME/IP, diagnostics (UDS), and OTA update concepts
Experience with CI/CD workflows and tools like Git, GitLab, Jenkins

Responsibilities

Own system requirements: capture, decompose, and maintain traceable, testable requirements from concept through release
Lead DRBFM sessions: facilitate risk analysis, translate findings into design actions, and ensure timely closure
Collaborate with developers: shape control and decision logic (C/C++), align interfaces, and embed safety concepts
Coordinate integration and verification: manage SIL/HIL/vehicle-level testing and ensure clean system-to-software integration
Drive action closure: maintain trackers, follow up with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure accountability
Serve as liaison: act as the day-to-day interface with external stakeholders and suppliers
Improve engineering processes: identify gaps and propose repeatable improvements to boost reliability and velocity
Contribute to code and reviews: participate in code reviews, create pull requests, and support CI checks tied to requirements

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)