Lead Engineer -BMS, iPDU & EVSE

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. Bengaluru seeks an experienced automotive systems engineer to lead end-to-end requirements for electronic controllers, translate vehicle needs into testable specs, and guide AUTOSAR-based software discussions.

You will review schematics, coordinate with hardware, software, validation, and quality teams, and mentor a 2–4 engineer team. The role demands 8–10 years in automotive electronics system engineering, strong CAN/CAN FD exposure, and UDS/J1939 experience, with a

Qualifications

• Automotive controller system requirements compliant with internal and OEM standards.
• UDS and J1939 diagnostic definitions and validation support.
• AUTOSAR-aligned system inputs for software development.
• Effective resolution reports for field and integration issues.
• Consistent technical leadership and task execution by the assigned team.
• Hands-on contribution to embedded software development activities.
• Support for functional safety or cybersecurity discussions at system level.
• Process improvements in requirements management or issue-tracking workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system requirement development for automotive controllers across the V-model lifecycle.
• Translate vehicle-level and customer requirements into clear, testable system and software requirements.
• Review hardware schematics to ensure system-level design alignment.
• Drive AUTOSAR-based software architecture discussions with software teams.
• Guide root-cause analysis and resolution of field issues with speed and depth.
• Coordinate technically with hardware, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality groups.
• Mentor and guide a team of 2–4 engineers to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Hands-on contribution to embedded software development activities.

Skills

Automotive system engineering

Requirements management

System thinking HW-SW

CAN/CAN FD analysis

UDS/J1939 knowledge

AUTOSAR-based software

Cross-functional coordination

People management (2-4)

Technical leadership

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Power Electronics

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Polarion

Job description

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• Lead end‑to‑end system requirement development for automotive electronic controllers across the V‑model lifecycle
• Translate vehicle‑level and customer requirements into clear, testable system and software requirements
• Review and interpret hardware schematics to ensure system‑level design alignment
• Drive AUTOSAR‑based software architecture discussions in collaboration with software teams
• Guide root‑cause analysis and resolution of field issues with speed and technical depth
• Coordinate technically with hardware, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Mentor and guide a team of 2–4 engineers to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliverables

2. Critical Must-Have Deliverables

• Automotive controller system requirements compliant with internal and OEM standards
• UDS and J1939 diagnostic definitions and validation support
• AUTOSAR‑aligned system inputs for software development
• Effective resolution reports for field and integration issues
• Consistent technical leadership and task execution by the assigned team
• Hands‑on contribution to embedded software development activities
• Support for functional safety or cybersecurity discussions at system level
• Process improvements in requirements management or issue‑tracking workflows

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in automotive electronics system engineering
• Strong exposure to basic hardware development flow with schematic understanding
• Hands‑on experience with CAN / CAN FD communication
• Solid working knowledge of UDS and J1939 protocols
• Mandatory experience in AUTOSAR‑based software development environments
• Prior experience in technical coordination with cross‑functional teams
• People management experience leading 2–4 engineers

Industry Preferred

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Power Electronics Systems

Tier‑1 Automotive Suppliers

Embedded Systems and Mobility Solutions

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Master’s degree in Power Electronics is highly preferred

Competencies and Skills

• Automotive system engineering and requirements management
• Digital and power electronics fundamentals
• System‑level thinking across HW–SW boundaries
• Field issue triage and problem‑solving
• CAN, CAN FD analysis tools
• Diagnostic tools supporting UDS and J1939
• Requirements and defect management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Polarion – exposure preferred)
• Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset
• Ability to make decisions under ambiguity
• Clear technical communication with stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring capability