Job Description

Work Arrangement


Program Lead - Software Integration Engineer will be responsible for execution of software feature set and electrical architecture integrity of a new vehicle line. As a Program Lead Software Integration Engineer, you will utilize virtual testing, bench & vehicle testing to ensure that critical and complex features are properly developed and integrated into new vehicle line.
This position requires a deep understanding of engineering concepts as they apply to software/systems integration and will include problem solving and a high degree of interaction with several engineering groups. This position will push your creativity and teamwork skills as there is no “standard work” for the unexpected.

What You’ll Do -

• Lead software integration activities for a vehicle program;
• Point contact for all program issues;
• Own and maintain software Integration status scorecard for the program ;
• Maintain software defect glidepath for the program;
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of Domain/Feature Integration checkouts for major milestones to meet program deliverables;
• Support and assign Domain/Feature Integration Engineers to identify, troubleshoot, & resolve software integration issues found throughout the vehicle development cycle;
• Provide guidance and program leadership for feature integration teams;
• Bench development & vehicle upkeeping;
• Coordination of update of properties and ensuring they are test ready;
• Identification of critical issues & address roadblocks quickly, using creative solutions;
• Organize and lead workshops for features development with stakeholders;
• Follow up to ensure issue resolution was performed timely and properly, own and drive issues to closure via master issues list;
• Roadblock removal for SW Integration on the program;
• Support automated vehicle state sequencer testing & other automation test activities on the program;
• Support manufacturing assembly plants, Pre-Production Operations, and development teams;
• Travels as required.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative to work with multiple organizations to solve integration issues
• Able to deal with high level of ambiguity
• High level of analytical ability to resolve unusual and complex problems
• Passionate about delivering high quality solutions
• Self-starter, strong sense of ownership, gets things done
• Capable of making timely decisions while dealing with uncertainties and incomplete information
• Exhibit flexibility, prioritization, and the ability to multitask
• Good team player and work well with people
• Demonstrated hands-on integration or development experience with automotive electrical interfaces
• Experience with Vehicle Intelligence Platform electrical architecture and serial data
• Experience troubleshooting distributed control systems
• Experience with embedded software development, testing and associated tools like Simulink, vehicle serial data logger tools
• Strong understanding of the end user experience with software features on vehicle
• Proven track record & drive to do hands-on work such as ECU flashing, vehicle updates, component removal/installation
• Experience working with component, feature, sub-system & system specifications to develop a feature
• Ability to guide hands-on work such as test bench design, ECU flashing, vehicle updates and testing
• Working knowledge of Vehicle Development Process
• Experience working with a global team including supporting global time zones and be able to work with multiple suppliers
• High degree of Program Management skills (Product Owner, Leading PDT’s)

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative to work with multiple organizations to solve integration issues
• Able to deal with high level of ambiguity
• High level of analytical ability to resolve unusual and complex problems
• Passionate about delivering high quality solutions
• Self-starter, strong sense of ownership, gets things done
• Capable of making timely decisions while dealing with uncertainties and incomplete information
• Exhibit flexibility, prioritization, and the ability to multitask
• Good team player and work well with people
• Demonstrated hands-on integration or development experience with automotive electrical interfaces
• Experience with Vehicle Intelligence Platform electrical architecture and serial data
• Experience troubleshooting distributed control systems
• Experience with embedded software development, testing and associated tools like Simulink, vehicle serial data logger tools
• Strong understanding of the end user experience with software features on vehicle
• Proven track record & drive to do hands-on work such as ECU flashing, vehicle updates, component removal/installation
• Experience working with component, feature, sub-system & system specifications to develop a feature
• Ability to guide hands-on work such as test bench design, ECU flashing, vehicle updates and testing
• Working knowledge of Vehicle Development Process
• Experience working with a global team including supporting global time zones and be able to work with multiple suppliers
• High degree of Program Management skills (Product Owner, Leading PDT’s)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 4+ years’ experience with embedded control systems and electrical devices
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with automotive electrical interfaces like CAN, LIN, Ethernet, LVDS, I2C, etc.
• Solid understanding of in-vehicle communication and instrumentation tools and software tools
• Experience with Autosar electrical architecture and serial data
• Strong understanding of embedded software and controls
• Experience with Technical Program Management – Assigning tasks and following up

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