Autonomous Powertrain System Engineer I

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Own the technical development, integration, and release readiness of vehicle powertrain systems across autonomous and advanced vehicle programs.

Define, manage, and coordinate powertrain system requirements across multiple ECU suppliers, software teams, and vehicle development organizations.

Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for powertrain software releases, hardware updates, ECU compatibility, and system-level functionality.

Drive delivery and signoff of customer, program, and vehicle-level requirements through coordination of suppliers, validation teams, and engineering stakeholders.

Lead cross-functional issue resolution activities involving powertrain software, diagnostics, communications, cybersecurity, networking, and system integration.

Coordinate software release planning for CPC, MCM, ACM, and TCM powertrain controllers to ensure vehicle build readiness and production support.

Coordinate and maintain powertrain Autonomous specific Bills of Material (BOMs), release documentation, module definitions, and configuration management artifacts.

Define and track powertrain readiness metrics, risks, blockers, dependencies, and critical-path activities for program leadership teams.

Partner with validation organizations to develop and execute component, bench, HiL, vehicle-level, diagnostics, PCT, NCT, FCT, and end-to-end test strategies.

Drive VEPS readiness activities, software charting, flash package development, production release preparation, and vehicle update planning.

Coordinate change requests, defect resolution, feature implementation activities, and VMM/network communication updates required for vehicle integration.

Evaluate impacts of software, hardware, calibration, cybersecurity, and networking changes across the powertrain ecosystem.

Support vehicle build activities, workshop integration, field troubleshooting, validation campaigns, and prototype development efforts.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal development organizations across the US and Europe to secure deliverables, establish timelines, and remove program execution barriers.

Communicate technical status, risks, recommendations, and readiness assessments to engineering leadership and program management teams.

Capture lessons learned and continuously improve powertrain development, integration, and validation processes.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, and 0-2 years of experience, is required.

Basic understanding of automotive powertrain systems, including engines, transmissions, emissions systems, controls, and vehicle communications.

Experience working with embedded systems and networked electronic control units (ECUs).

Knowledge of automotive software development, calibration, release management, and configuration control processes.

Understanding of requirements development, traceability, validation planning, and defect management processes.

Experience managing technical risks, dependencies, and readiness assessments within complex engineering programs.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive closure on ambiguous or cross-functional technical issues.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining ownership of critical program deliverables.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

An attached resume is required.

Detailed understanding of CAN and experience with CAN simulation and analysis tools

Experience serving as a System Owner, System Integrator, Component Owner, or Technical Lead for automotive powertrain systems.

Experience supporting autonomous vehicle, advanced driver assistance, electrified vehicle, or software-defined vehicle programs.

Knowledge of Detroit, Cummins, Allison, Eaton, or similar commercial vehicle powertrain products.

Experience with VEPS, ECU flashing, software charting, release management, and production readiness activities.

Familiarity with ELM, change request management workflows, defect tracking systems, and requirements management tools.

Experience with vehicle networking management, VMM releases, gateway routing, and cybersecurity integration activities.

Understanding of production release processes including PPAP, validation signoff, and manufacturing readiness.

Experience coordinating component readiness workshops, build events, prototype programs, and vehicle integration activities.

Knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity, diagnostics, and over-the-air software deployment considerations.

Experience supporting global engineering organizations and supplier development teams.

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