Senior Systems Engineer, Vehicle Body Control Systems

Job Summary

The Role:

You Will Define OEM Requirements & Architecture: Collaborate with internal product teams and external OEM partners to author requirements for vehicle Body Control systems, network architectures, and functional safety interfaces
Develop Embedded Software/Hardware Specifications: Write detailed requirements for internal embedded software and hardware adjacencies to implement Body Control functions (e.g., doors, locks, windows, HVAC, lighting, and SDS interfaces)
Lead Core Feature Development: Drive the development, power mode management, and digital key architecture from initial target-setting through to verification and validation against program milestones
Execute Verification & Validation (V&V): Create V&V plans, execute tests, analyze data, and troubleshoot field/prototype defects across various platform phases, leveraging operations teams for resolution
Bridge Engineering & Implementation: Work closely with embedded software teams during implementation, authoring and updating architecture design documents to ensure all requirements are met
Manage Fleet Delivery & Integration: Track and manage the delivery timing of feature sets and software updates to the vehicle prototype fleet, resolving troubleshooting issues to meet capability targets

About the Role

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Systems Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Define OEM Requirements & Architecture
• Develop Embedded Software/Hardware Specifications
• Lead Core Feature Development
• Execute Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Bridge Engineering & Implementation
• Manage Fleet Delivery & Integration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar
• At least 3 years experience in an automotive (or similar industry) Body Controls and software role delivering hardware and/or software
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication network systems (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience with body control systems such as doors, interior/exterior lighting, windows, seats, switchgear, etc.
• Experience mapping out architectures and drafting requirements for complex vehicle systems
• Rigorous mindset and an attention to detail, to ensure gaps and flow-downs are fully covered

Qualifications

• Deep experience with Body Control systems, related software, and vehicle hardware
• Create and execute effective test / design validation plans
• A strong root-cause analysis mindset to problem solving
• A hands-on attitude to testing & verification

Skills

• Experience creating & negotiating requirements with automotive partners and OEMs

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $196,000—$242,000 USD, a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program.

Pay

Salary Range: $196,000—$242,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule