Vehicle Access Systems Lead Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Vehicle Access component development & releasing
Must have experience with product development of passive entry, passive start, Digital Key Systems, Remote Key Entry (RKE) and tire pressure monitoring systems
Experience in CAN, LIN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies
Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer or CANoe) related to CAN/CAN-FD vehicle bus networking protocols
Reading and interpreting Electrical Engineering schematics and system level block diagrams
Experience with vehicle level validation
Reviewing software code and test methods/reports

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
12 years of experience in Vehicle Access systems and component development & release
Familiarity with encryption algorithms, secure key management, and authentication protocols
Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and related automotive cybersecurity standards
Identifying the gaps that reduce system cost, varying from component to process systems
Proven track record in RF design and secure communication systems
Knowledge of digital key ecosystems and smartphone integration.
Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead the design/development of the following Vehicle Access devices/systems: RF receiver modules, RF transmitter key fob, ignition start/stop button, tire pressure monitoring systems, digital key systems
Validate the interfaces with other vehicle components
Utilize system design approaches to meet and improve the functional requirements of Vehicle Access systems
Interface with Tier-1 suppliers to track program timing and deliverables
Support module validation for assigned hardware and software
Support manufacturing builds at both supplier facilities and Stellantis vehicle assembly plants
Meet all vehicle program milestones and conduct all release processes within Stellantis related to the component and its interface within the vehicle
Support the Vehicle Development team with certifications and compliance for owned components
Support the module development teams in packaging their modules with multiple vehicle lines
Locate modules in the vehicle, understand and communicate conflicts to module engineers & vehicle designers