Systems Integration Engineer III

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daimler Truck North America is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer III for its Autonomous Technology Group Powernet team in Portland, Oregon. The team develops low-voltage power architecture for the Freightliner Cascadia autonomous platform, supporting power generation, distribution, conversion, and energy storage. Its work enables SAE Level 4 driving within defined Operational Design Domains. The role serves as the lead software developer for the Intelligent Power Distribution Modules (IPDM) and related architecture. These systems help maintain vehicle health, control loads for the autonomous driver, and support base-level motion control in an ASIL context. The engineer develops and maintains software component models, coordinates with suppliers and internal global partners, and supports software integration, verification, troubleshooting, and release activities. Work follows established lifecycle practices and DTNA processes, with engineer review of AI-assisted work and safety-critical deliverables. The position is hybrid in Portland, Oregon, with four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited university.
Strong knowledge of electrical principles and circuit design.
Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems techniques and best practices.
Experience interpreting industry standards, such as ISO, SAE, VDA, and IEEE, into component- or system-level requirements.
Experience in component development and supplier coordination.
Experience with Vector tools, including CANalyzer, CANape, or CANoe, for ECU and CAN/LIN network behavior analysis and verification.
Experience with AUTOSAR standards.

Nice To Haves

Five to seven years of relevant experience.
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
Experience using approved AI assistants to support software development workflows, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and engineering sign-off expectations.
Knowledge of CAN networks and experience with system and integration test benches.
Direct automotive design experience in low-voltage power systems.
Experience with or certification in ISO 26262 for low-voltage power systems.
Experience collaborating globally in a multicultural organization.
Experience with detailed root-cause analysis and problem-solving.
Experience with technical documentation and specification analysis.
Experience with diagnostic link tools.
Experience with DTNA UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) protocols.
Experience with DTNA cybersecurity standards.
Experience with CAN/LIN communication protocols.
Experience with DTNA VMM release processes.
Experience with Simulink for embedded controls design.

Responsibilities

Lead software component development for the Intelligent Power Distribution Modules (IPDM).
Perform model-based software development and follow applicable development processes.
Create and maintain software component models using MATLAB Simulink.
Review supplier technical concepts and coordinate technical activities with suppliers.
Support software development specifications and related documentation.
Run technical meetings with Daimler and suppliers.
Track bugs and defects and troubleshoot software issues.
Act as a global liaison between ATG Powernet and partners including DTICI, Functional Safety, Architecture, Product Validation, and the TT/S LV Powernet group.
Support component specification activities as needed.
Use approved AI-assisted engineering tools to support requirements comprehension, documentation, code or model review, and troubleshooting, while ensuring engineer review and compliance with DTNA processes.
Use Daimler and Vector toolchains to integrate software component models and support simulation, SIL/HIL test execution, network analysis, verification, and regression evidence.
Create and support VMM change requests for software models and development activities.
Work with ATG Powernet feature owners to define and implement software requirements aligned with customer requests.
Support the software lifecycle for safety-relevant functions, including requirements, design, implementation or modeling, verification and validation, defect management, and release documentation.