Senior Engineer, Vehicle Access Systems

About the role

We are seeking high-potential candidates to transform Stellantis with a focus on the customer experience. This role involves leading the design and development of various vehicle access devices/systems, validating interfaces with other vehicle components, and interfacing with Tier-1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF receiver modules, RF transmitter key fobs, ignition start/stop buttons, tire pressure monitoring systems, and digital key systems.
• Validate interfaces with other vehicle components using system design approaches to meet and improve functional requirements.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Vehicle Access component development & releasing.
• 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.
• Experience with product development of passive entry, passive start, Digital Key Systems, Remote Key Entry (RKE) and tire pressure monitoring systems.
• Reading and interpreting Electrical Engineering schematics and system level block diagrams.
• Experience with vehicle level validation.
• Experience reviewing software code and test methods/reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 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.
• Experience identifying gaps that reduce system cost, varying from component to process systems.
• Knowledge of digital key ecosystems and smartphone integration.
• Understanding of functional safety and cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Family Building Benefit
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
Volunteer opportunities