IAV is currently seeking a highly motivated
Senior Feature Function Owner (FFO) to join our team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end delivery of energy-related software-defined features and functions, ensuring alignment across software, hardware, and vehicle integration timelines. You will serve as a key technical leader, guiding feature development from concept through production within a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) environment.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality electrical solutions from concept through production while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Essential Responsibilities & Activities:- Monitor and track all energy-related features and functions to ensure alignment with hardware development timelines and program milestones
- Apply deep knowledge of software-defined feature and function decomposition to validate requirements and keep feature owners on track
- Support the overall Technical Program Manager (TPM) in achieving Energy Systems program objectives
- Ensure R&D processes are clearly communicated, understood, and followed within the Energy Systems organization
- Own end-to-end delivery of assigned system functions in alignment with the V-Model development process
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, EE, hardware, calibration, integration, and manufacturing
- Leverage domain expertise in software controls, EE, electronics, and hardware systems
- Apply first-principles engineering and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Lead and/or support Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and daily standups
- Develop, support, and maintain best practices, standards, test procedures, and technical specifications
- Attend integration meetings and proactively communicate milestones and dependencies to Energy Systems teams
- Own and manage the master energy systems timeline, ensuring synchronization across teams and deliverables
- Support issue resolution across development and integration phases
- Travel as required
- All other duties as assigned.
Thermal specific & Calibration Responsibilities:- Support the Calibration team in developing Thermal and Climate DVPs
- Coordinate and refine control algorithms for advanced EV thermal management systems
- Support calibration of thermal and climate functions to deliver optimal vehicle and customer performance
- Ensure thermal systems meet safety, performance, and environmental regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal calibration solutions into the overall vehicle architecture
- Lead testing, validation, and optimization of control algorithms
- Drive issue resolution related to thermal calibration and software functionality
Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Software Defined Feature and Function.
- Works well in a team and fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment.
- Strong background functioning within an SDV environment.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working with incomplete or evolving information.
- German language proficiency preferred.
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency with verbal and written communication skills, analytical problem solving, and creativity.
- Willingness to travel, as needed
Benefits- 401K with company matching
- PTO (Paid Time Off) starts at 20days/year with 1 day accumulation per year
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance starts on date of hire
- Health saving account
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (covered 100% premium)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and Development
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Discount
- Referral program
