Software & System Infotainment Development Principal Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

About The Position

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose: This position will lead the team members and development of software with a focus on head unit software, creating a top-class infotainment platform that applies to numerous future influential models simultaneously with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification) and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred)
Minimum 8 years of related expereince

Responsibilities

Lead the design of engineering solutions with the associated drawings and validation processes for the head unit software.
Consider, build, or bring in new technologies and specifications, managing associated risks and address issues to ensure all variations work correctly.
Write clear and concise reports, presentations and/or technical documents to make a record of the development activities, communicating directly with Technical Experts and Technical Leads.
Compile and / or develop documentation (i.e. specification sheets, test reports, evaluation documents and/or drawings) and submit all necessary information as required by schedule.
Review documents prepared by team members for completeness and quality check. Provide guidance to others as needed.
Identify as subject matter expert for the department.
Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, conferences, and specialist publications.
Analyze data and interpret test results, predict performance and failure and provide required product data.
Lead technical negotiations with suppliers.
Bring new technology from existing or new suppliers.
Support and guide junior associates in their own interactions with suppliers.
Direct the Honda selected suppliers to design and manage the component to maturation schedule requirements.
Perform actual hands-on testing, that may include developing unique requirements to system components, to guarantee product performance.
Review engineering specifications and design test procedures.
Propose new test procedures as needed.
Guide and coach junior associates with their testing activities.
Recognize and specify critical functional (hardware, software & communication) requirements for infotainment system components to match customer demands.
Develop, write, and issue specification requirements for system components.
Research and influence the future path and trends of infotainment system architecture, features/functions, and efficient development methods.
Assess the marketplace demands with a competitive viewpoint of infotainment software requirements.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs