ADAS Systems and Software Engineer

TekWissen ®; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office/onsite option

Travel up to 20% (domestic/internat.)

Onsite with occasional remote Fridays

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking an ADAS Systems and Software Engineer for a 12-month, onsite assignment in Ann Arbor, MI. You will contribute to developing and validating advanced driver assistance software and vehicle systems, working with global teams and suppliers to deliver production-ready features.

The role requires hands-on experience in automotive engineering, embedded software, and system integration, with flexibility for domestic/international travel up to 20% and occasional after-hours calls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Systems Eng.
• 2+ years in automotive engineering with ADAS/embedded software
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically/internationally
• Experience leading technical projects or supplier workstreams

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional activities across software, controllers, sensors, and vehicle validation.
• Analyze complex system behavior to identify root causes and countermeasures.
• Coordinate supplier deliverables, schedules, and validation status.
• Collaborate with teams in Japan and global partners on milestones.
• Define and validate system and software requirements for controllers and interfaces.
• Support software/hardware simulation, bench testing, and validation reporting.
• Share knowledge to strengthen project execution and product quality

Skills

ADAS

Embedded software

Systems integration

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Electrical/CS/Eng)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AUTOSAR

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Diagnostics

Job description

Job Title: ADAS Systems and Software Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $51.00 - $51.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description:

• Client’s Integrated Vehicle Systems Department develops advanced vehicle systems and software that support safe, reliable, and high-quality mobility experiences.
• We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated Engineer II who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and advancing vehicle technology from development through production readiness.
• Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, ADAS Systems and Software, this role will contribute to developing, integrating, validating, and resolving issues in advanced driver assistance software and vehicle systems.
• Your work will help deliver production-ready features that meet client’s performance, reliability, quality, and customer expectations.
• Success in this role means helping complex vehicle systems perform reliably while keeping technical activities aligned with program goals.
• Your day may involve analyzing system behavior, coordinating with suppliers and global partners, supporting validation, and resolving issues across software, controllers, networks, sensors, and vehicle interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cross functional engineering activities across software, controllers, sensors, system integration, vehicle validation, and system benchmarking.
• Analyze complex system behavior across software, controller, network, vehicle, and supplier interfaces to identify root causes and develop effective technical countermeasures.
• Coordinate supplier technical deliverables, including requirements alignment, issue tracking, development schedules, validation status, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in Japan, global suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support development milestones, technical reviews, and informed decision-making.
• Define, review, and validate system and software requirements for controllers, vehicle functions, diagnostics, interfaces, and performance targets.
• Support software simulation, hardware simulation, bench, and vehicle testing activities through test planning, data analysis, defect review, and validation reporting.
• Share technical knowledge and partner with team members to strengthen project execution, product quality, and team capability.

Requirements:

• You may be asked to complete an export control questionnaire for the purpose of export control laws.
• A license or other authorization may be needed for individuals who are not considered.

Added Bonus If You Have:

• Ability to work 4 days in office with the option to work from home on Fridays (subject to change based on work need).
• Ability to join evening conference calls periodically.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 or more years of professional engineering experience, including at least 2 years in automotive engineering involving advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle systems, embedded software, controls, systems integration, or related areas.
• 2 or more years of experience leading technical projects, engineering workstreams, cross-functional teams, or supplier-led development activities.
• Hands-on experience with controllers, embedded software, system requirements, vehicle networks, diagnostics, software simulation, hardware simulation, bench testing, or vehicle-level validation.
• Experience managing technical deliverables with automotive suppliers and collaborating with Japan-based teams or global development organizations.
• Experience supporting vehicle troubleshooting, data collection, validation, and issue resolution, along with a motor vehicle record that meets company standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% and work overtime as needed to support project objectives.
• Master’s degree that deepens your expertise in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 or more years of automotive engineering experience, including 3 or more years supporting advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving, embedded software, or vehicle systems integration programs.
• Experience with AUTOSAR, CAN, LIN, Ethernet communication, diagnostics, requirements management tools, calibration tools, vehicle data analysis tools, or sensor and controller integration.
• Project Management Professional, Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination, ISO 26262, or functional safety experience that strengthens technical project delivery.
• Japanese language proficiency or direct experience working with Japan-based automotive manufacturers, suppliers, or engineering teams.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.