Principal Engineer - System Architect
On-siteSouthfield, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and integrate complex real-time automotive systems focusing on high-performance computing systems-on-chip. Lead architecture for multi-gig Ethernet, PCIe, and LPDDR4/5 pipelines while selecting sensors and integrating ADAS systems. Optimize cost-effective solutions and apply safety mechanisms to meet ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards. Collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration into next-generation fail-operational systems. Represent technical topics internally and externally while negotiating with customers and suppliers. Requires US work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.
Required Qualifications
- Current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Demonstrated equivalent skills to a Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years deep and relevant experience in System hardware and software architecture
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in high-performance computing systems-on-chip
- Proven track record of successful launches of automotive products
- Expertise in System hardware and software architecture focusing on high-performance computing systems-on-chip (SoC)
- Expertise in high-speed communication pipelines like Multi-Gig Ethernet, PCIe, LPDDR4/5
- Expertise in sensor selection & system Integration architecture for ADAS systems
- Proficiency in System (Hardware, Software) documentation architecture and requirements
- Expertise in Architecture optimization to apply cost-effective solutions with improved performance design
- Experience in implementing safety and security mechanisms to meet ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
- Expertise in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Fault Tree (FTA) techniques for systems and components
- In-depth understanding of vehicle feature interactions, including Automated Driving, Infotainment, and Mechatronic Control Systems
- Expertise in integrating, troubleshooting, and analyzing vehicle control sub-systems to deliver next-generation fail-operational systems
- Ability to collaborate with hardware, software engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration into the overall product
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with customers and suppliers
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse, global team
- Ability to represent technical topics internally and externally
- Excellent communication skills to all internal and external interfaces
- Comprehensive working knowledge of configuration management, project planning, monitoring and control techniques
- PMP certification
- Ability to travel (domestic and international)
- Positive attitude and self-motivation under all working conditions
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
- Comprehensive knowledge of English
Desired Qualifications
- Deep and comprehensive knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field
- Deep knowledge of the automotive software development process
- Experience with SOC
- Demonstrated decision making capability with a strong technical background
- Hands on approach when required
- Strong technical background
- Understanding of needs of systems, optics, electrical, mechanical and software engineers for successful product execution
- Comprehensive knowledge of English (if not already listed as required, though context suggests comprehensive)
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