Electrical/Electronic (EE) Architecture Engineer - Automotive
ALTEN Technology USA · Auburn Hills, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Job Description
The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.
Responsibilities
- Understand Platform/Program applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
- Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
- Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
- Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
- Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
- Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
- Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
- Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
- Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
- Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
- Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g. different lengths) and work with the
- Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
- Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
- Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes. Strong systems thinker.
- Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
- Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
- Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
- Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
- Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
- AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
- Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics