Technical Domain Owner – Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies

International Motors, LLC•Lisle, IL

About The Position

International Motors is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Certification & Compliance organization as a Technical Domain Owner supporting both current product programs and the rapidly evolving landscape of digital vehicle systems and emerging technologies. The Technical Domain Owner – Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies combines systems thinking, engineering, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. As the Technical Domain Owner, you will serve as the Certification & Compliance focal point for assigned vehicle programs while leading the Emerging Vehicle Technologies domain. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Validation, Government Relations, Legal, and other stakeholders to help ensure new products are positioned to satisfy evolving regulatory and industry requirements. A key responsibility of this position is understanding how emerging technologies—including cybersecurity, functional safety, software-defined vehicles, connected vehicle technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, artificial intelligence, over-the-air software updates, and vehicle data technologies—affect commercial vehicle design, certification, and long-term product strategy. You will help strengthen International Motors' capabilities in these rapidly evolving areas by integrating technical knowledge with regulatory understanding and practical product development. You will monitor and evaluate proposed regulations, legislation, consensus standards, and industry guidance to determine their applicability to International Motors products. Working collaboratively with Government Relations, Engineering, and Certification & Compliance leadership, you will assess technical impacts, develop implementation strategies, and contribute technical insight that supports the company's positions on emerging regulations, standards, and public policy. The role also provides opportunities to participate in industry associations, standards development organizations, and technical working groups, helping International Motors remain informed of emerging technologies while contributing technical perspectives to the development of future regulations and consensus standards. Success in this position requires the ability to connect engineering, regulations, standards, and product development into practical compliance and business strategies. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new technologies, working across organizational boundaries, and translating complex technical and regulatory topics into actionable guidance for engineering teams and business leaders. This is an opportunity to help shape how International Motors prepares for the next generation of commercial vehicle technologies while serving as a trusted partner across engineering, Certification & Compliance, and Government Relations. Critically, the Technical Domain Owner will join us in demonstrating and fostering the values and principles of the International Way.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 9 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 2 years of lead experience
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 2 years of lead experience
OR
PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 2 years of lead experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and modern vehicle architectures
Experience interpreting engineering standards, regulations, or technical requirements
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions
Strong systems engineering and cross-functional problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience working on cross-functional product development teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment
Experience with one or more of the following: Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), Functional Safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), Software-defined vehicles, Connected vehicle technologies, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning applications in vehicles
Experience with standards development organizations (SAE, ISO, UNECE, IEEE, etc.)
Experience supporting regulatory compliance, certification, or homologation
Experience participating in industry working groups or technical committees

Responsibilities

Serve as the Certification & Compliance focal point for assigned product programs and the Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies domain.
Monitor, evaluate, and interpret emerging regulations, legislation, consensus standards, and industry guidance applicable to assigned technologies and vehicle systems.
Assess the impact of new regulatory and technical requirements on vehicle design, certification, product strategy, and business objectives.
Translate regulatory and standards requirements into practical engineering guidance, compliance strategies, and certification plans.
Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Validation, Government Relations, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development.
Identify technical, regulatory, and program risks early in the product development process and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain domain knowledge, regulatory interpretations, and technical guidance supporting consistent compliance decisions across vehicle programs.
Support the development of International Motors' technical positions on proposed regulations, consensus standards, and related public policy initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and support to Certification & Compliance personnel, engineering teams, and program stakeholders within the assigned domain.
Support certification activities by ensuring compliance evidence, technical rationale, and documentation are complete and technically defensible.
Continuously monitor technology trends and evolving industry practices to help strengthen International Motors' capabilities in Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies.