Location: Newark, CA. On-site, Monday - Friday

As a Senior Design Release Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems, with a strong emphasis on system architecture, connectivity, integration, and regulatory compliance.
You will be the Feature Owner for Emergency Call Systems (eCall/NG-eCall), Minimum Set of Data (MSD), and Crash-triggered communication workflows, responsible for defining, developing, and validating these features within a complex vehicle ecosystem.
This role also includes support and sustaining responsibility for legacy Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems, ensuring continued robustness, regulatory compliance, and integration with next-generation eCall solutions.
This position requires cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, connectivity, and compliance domains.

Key Responsibilities:
System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)
• Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems, including: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN), Manual eCall trigger (SOS), Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
• Define and document feature scope, performance requirements, and regulatory constraints (e.g., EN 15722, ECE R144, NG-eCall standards)
• Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs, RCM, GNSS, and communication modules
• Lead development of system-level interfaces, including: CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units, cellular modem interfaces and PSAP communication protocols
• Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows, including trigger conditions, data packaging, and call establishment timing
• Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools
Legacy RCM Support & Integration
• Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic
• Support bug triage, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems
• Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures
• Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities
Safety, Compliance & Validation
• Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems, including: end-to-end call success rate, MSD accuracy and encoding validation, network performance under varying conditions
• Ensure compliance with: Regulatory standards (ECE R144, EN 15722, EN 16072, NG-eCall), Regional homologation requirements (EU, UK, other markets), Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
• Support PSAP simulator testing, certification activities, and homologation submissions
• Define fault detection, fallback modes, and diagnostics strategies (e.g., no network, GNSS failure, partial MSD)
• Ensure readiness for OTA updates, cybersecurity requirements, and remote diagnostics
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs, connectivity modules, and RCM components
• Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution
• Coordinate with: Connectivity and telematics teams, Cybersecurity teams, Diagnostics teams, UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior, user alerts, call status feedback)
• Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness
• Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events
Program Execution
• Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing
• Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems
• Track and report: Feature maturity, Integration risks, Validation progress
• Lead issue resolution for field and test failures, including root cause and corrective actions
• Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration, preferably in safety or telematics domains
• Experience with eCall, telematics systems, or crash notification architectures
• Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems
• Experience with on-board diagnostics, fault management, and system validation
• Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach
• Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with EN 15722 (MSD), EN 16072, ECE R144, NG-eCall architectures
• PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes
• Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ASPICE
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles
• Experience with requirements tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
• Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration
• Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU, China, North America)

Salary Range:
• $115,000 - 130,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience