System Engineer Controls

Optimal Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Automotive Systems Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Software Engineering for complex embedded systems.
  • Proven experience in writing engineering requirements and functional specifications.
  • Solid understanding of Systems Engineering V-Model principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition and development of next-generation vehicle features from concept to production.
  • Develop and specify system architectures for advanced automotive features.
  • Translate customer and business needs into clear system requirements and functional specifications.
  • Create System Boundary Diagrams, DFMEAs, and functional safety assessments.
  • Support software implementation using Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex engineering issues.
  • Guide vehicle feature development, ensuring a smooth production launch.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with diverse engineering teams
  • Opportunity to influence next-generation automotive technology
  • Focus on system engineering and innovative feature development
  • Engagement in the full lifecycle of product development
  • Professional growth in a cutting-edge technological environment
Full Job Description
Position Description:

We are seeking a highly technical Feature Systems Software Systems Developer to lead the definition, architecture, and development of next-generation vehicle features from concept through production. This position is focused on early-stage systems engineering and feature development, not primarily software testing or validation. The successful candidate will translate customer and business needs into system requirements, functional specifications, logical architectures, and software implementation requirements while working across software, electrical, mechanical, and vehicle integration teams. Responsibilities include developing system architectures, defining feature behavior, writing engineering requirements, creating System Boundary Diagrams, DFMEAs, verification plans, functional safety assessments, cybersecurity assessments, and supporting software implementation using Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies. The ideal candidate has demonstrated ownership of complex vehicle feature development, has led cross-functional engineering decisions, and has successfully guided features from concept through production launch.

Skills Required:
Systems Engineering, Technical Requirements, Software Development Lifecycle

Experience Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of Automotive Systems Engineering experience.
Minimum 3 years of Software Engineering experience supporting complex embedded systems.
Demonstrated experience writing engineering requirements, functional specifications, and implementation specifications.
Experience creating DFMEAs, System Boundary Diagrams, and other engineering quality documentation.
Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model.
Experience developing vehicle features from concept through production. Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems including networking, wiring, power distribution, body systems, chassis systems, and CAN communication.
Experience collaborating across multiple engineering organizations to resolve complex technical issues.

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

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