Senior Vehicle Controls and Systems Integration Engineer I
About The Position
The Senior Vehicle Controls and Systems Integration Engineer I supports software development and systems integration for the Advanced Safety Controls Division. The role integrates driving-assistance and vehicle-dynamics control technologies into Light Duty Truck development vehicles and coordinates directly with Tier 1 suppliers, including Bosch, Showa, Aumovio, and Denso. The engineer takes ownership and a leadership role in developing vehicle functions and features. The position manages vehicle development projects and system-control specifications, coordinates schedules and requirements across Honda teams and suppliers, and develops and maintains software tools. It validates control software and electrical hardware through bench, vehicle, proving-ground, EMC, and ultrasonic testing; analyzes supplier software; and helps resolve issues. The role also develops and evaluates engineering specifications, supports functional-safety compliance, coordinates requirements with autonomous and semi-autonomous control teams and design functions, and works with factory associates during vehicle builds to ensure controls meet specifications. This is an onsite position. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval. A valid driver's license and the ability to independently operate a motor vehicle at proving grounds are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar STEM field.
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Basic understanding of electrical components, EMC, and ultrasonic testing.
- Basic understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures or similar microcontroller communication structures.
- Familiarity with control specification development.
- Hands-on mechanical ability and understanding of vehicle systems and cross-functional interactions.
- Analytical skills to troubleshoot control-system issues and propose and implement potential solutions.
- Strong PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other technical software.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle independently at proving grounds when required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data acquisition systems such as Vector CAN tools.
- Familiarity with the ISO 26262 functional-safety standard.
Responsibilities
- Manage vehicle development projects for system-control specifications and actively maintain schedules and task lists covering internal, Japan R&D, and global and regional supplier schedules.
- Review electronic-control system specifications and develop functional requirements for Controller Area Network interfaces, self-diagnostics, and failsafe detection for each vehicle development.
- Write and maintain software tools to match the latest requirements.
- Validate systems-control software through standard requirements testing on benches and in vehicles at proving grounds.
- Validate electrical hardware through EMC and ultrasonic testing, work with suppliers to address identified issues, and analyze supplier software against Honda requirements.
- Analyze information, draft engineering specifications, and evaluate their effectiveness for assigned Advanced Safety Controls functions and feature sets.
- Validate that functional-safety standards, including ISO 26262, are achieved and obtain approval from a technical expert.
- Negotiate requirements with autonomous and semi-autonomous control systems teams and coordinate with design functions to ensure correct control specifications are reflected in drawings.
- Coordinate with factory associates during build phases to ensure controls meet required specifications.
- Lead system software and control issue resolution across Sales, Engineering, and Design.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, based in part on geographic location and work experience.
- Paid overtime.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Lifestyle account.
- Childcare reimbursement account.
- Elder care support.
- Wellbeing program.
- Community service and engagement programs.
- Product programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
