Interior Radar Development Engineer

Faurecia • Northville, MI

3d

About The Position

The Interior Radar Development Engineer leads technical activities for in-cabin radar development, including validation planning, KPI methodology and reporting, regression testing and release sign-off, OEM test deliverables, root-cause analysis, and vehicle-tuning evaluation for customer programs. The role works closely with the radar lead, algorithm and DSP teams, firmware, tools, customer teams, and suppliers to ensure KPI validation, calibration robustness, and data quality.

The engineer serves as a technical reference for internal teams, suppliers, and customers under the radar lead. The role covers system integration testing, KPI definitions, regression strategy, software performance validation on PC and embedded targets, and preparation of customer reports and validation evidence. It also involves evaluating radar performance across seats, occupants, materials, and interference conditions; designing experiments to investigate performance gaps; and recommending ways to improve product performance and KPIs.

The position includes vehicle-specific tuning decisions in consultation with the algorithm team, reproducing and investigating reported issues, leading customer demonstrations, and supporting sensor and antenna calibration verification. The engineer also supports regulatory and rating test cases, supplier collaboration, internal training, and guidance of the test and data engineer. Other duties or projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master or Bachelor of Engineering in electrical, mechatronics, embedded software, systems, or a similar field, or equivalent.
• Seven years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in automotive electronics, in a similar role.
• Experience with in-cabin radar, including occupant detection, child presence detection, or vital signs.
• Testing and validation experience with sensor, ADAS, embedded, or automotive systems.
• Experience building test plans, KPI definitions, and regression strategies.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.
• Experience in design and development within an industrial environment, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Experience and knowledge in project management processes.
• Experience with machine-learning model training and practical execution.
• Data-fusion experience with radar and camera.
• Familiarity with radar or RF measurement, calibration, and performance measurement.
• Data-analysis skills in Python (NumPy, pandas) or MATLAB, and understanding of machine-learning evaluation metrics.
• Ability to work with electronic hardware, tools, scripts, and datasets.
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation, with ability to produce clear written reports.
• Comfort with Windows command-line usage; CSV, JSON, and Excel data handling; Python scripting; Git, Jira, and Confluence; and CAN and Ethernet traffic-analysis tools.
• Knowledge of automotive radar fundamentals, signal processing, RF front-end basics, and data analysis.
• ASPICE familiarity and experience, particularly SYS.4 and SYS.5.
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262).
• Knowledge of Euro NCAP child presence detection test protocols.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and associated tools, including CAN and Ethernet.
• Ability to manage complexity, drive results, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally; less than 5% travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive electronics experience.
• Experience in design and development within an industrial environment, ideally in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Master the interior radar system and its technical aspects, becoming a technical reference for internal teams, suppliers, and customers under the radar lead.
• Own the validation plan, including radar system integration testing, KPI definitions, regression strategy, and release sign-off.
• Run software performance and KPI validation tests on PC and embedded targets.
• Produce OEM test reports, validation evidence, and other customer technical deliverables.
• Define, track, and document test cases, corner cases, and validation results.
• Analyze radar performance (range, angle, and Doppler) across seats, occupants, materials, and interference conditions.
• Design and run experiments to explain performance gaps and generate technical concepts to improve product performance and KPIs.
• Produce evaluation reports for each software, model, and configuration release.
• Decide and report vehicle-specific tuning for customer programs, with algorithm team review.
• Reproduce issues reported internally or by customers and lead root-cause analysis.
• Run regression tests after software, model, or configuration updates with the test and data engineer.
• Prepare and lead customer demonstrations, including setup, execution, data capture, and debrief.
• Support sensor and antenna calibration verification, including vehicle and headliner integration.
• Support regulatory and rating test cases, including child presence detection protocols and radio certification.
• Support supplier collaboration and internal training activities, and guide the test and data engineer.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards and Faurecia’s Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Online and in-person training through FORVIA University; employees average more than 22 training hours.
• A multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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