Systems Engineer

GM • Warren, MI

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

What You’ll Do: Lead system-level design and integration of abstracted cross-domain system functions to support customized user experiences and enhanced user function. Work directly with software development engineers to create feature and system level requirements that balance with contextual guidelines of other core technologies and features. Define and manage feature and system requirements, interfaces, and performance targets. Partition and allocate product, feature and system functionality to implementation teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers. Support issue resolution and root cause analysis during development and testing phases. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards and be responsible for certification approvals. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in system functionality and performance. Document technical deliverables and support program milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or related domain.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems, especially related to exterior systems.
• Experience with system requirements development, validation planning, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with one or more of upfitter management controls, virtual accessory controls, exterior lighting, interior lighting, tire pressure systems, and other related sensors, and actuators.
• Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, Vector CANoe, and other diagnostic and validation tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehension of automation strategies including Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CICD), and Continuous Testing (CT).
• Work with a service-oriented architecture (SOA), utilizing Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience working as part of a Scrum team and familiarity with sprint planning and daily standup meetings focused on planning, monitoring, result/solution orientation, and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of MBSE toolsets (Rhapsody) for defining activity, use case, and context diagrams in automotive system development.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or related domain.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems, especially related to exterior systems.
• Experience with automotive exterior systems development in a global OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety principles.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.
• Previous experience developing or troubleshooting software code that controls user-facing functions.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and integration of abstracted cross-domain system functions to support customized user experiences and enhanced user function.
• Work directly with software development engineers to create feature and system level requirements that balance with contextual guidelines of other core technologies and features.
• Define and manage feature and system requirements, interfaces, and performance targets.
• Partition and allocate product, feature and system functionality to implementation teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support issue resolution and root cause analysis during development and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards and be responsible for certification approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in system functionality and performance.
• Document technical deliverables and support program milestones.

What This Job Offers

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