ADS Design Engineer

KYYBA Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Michigan is seeking a Technical Recruiting Manager. The role requires managing system requirements and leading DRBFM sessions for the next generation of automated driving systems. An ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have 3+ years of experience in a safety-critical automotive domain. Software literacy in C/C++ and familiarity with requirements tooling are also necessary for this position. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or computer science field.
• 3+ years in automotive background (ADAS/ADS, chassis, powertrain or similar safety-critical domain).
• Hands-on experience in managing requirements and interfaces for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Own system requirements from concept through release.
• Lead DRBFM sessions and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate software and test systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering

C/C++ fundamentals

DRBFM leadership

Documentation skills

Networking knowledge (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA/Azure DevOps

JAMa

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Technical Recruiting Manager at KYYBA Inc

Automated Design (ADS) Engineer

Who we’re looking for

• Detail-driven Systems Engineer who can own requirements, lead DRBFM, and drive action-item closure across stakeholders. You’ll pair systems thinking with hands‑on software and test integration to help deliver the next generation of automated driving systems.

What you’ll be doing

• Own system requirements. Capture, decompose, and maintain traceable, testable requirements from concept through release; manage baselines and change control.
• Lead DRBFM. Plan, facilitate, and document DRBFM sessions; translate risks into design actions and verification plans; ensure timely closure.
• Design with developers. Work with ADS software engineers to shape control/decision logic (C/C++), align interfaces, and incorporate safety concepts into design.
• Integrate and verify. Coordinate SIL/HIL/vehicle-level testing; ensure system requirements integrate cleanly to software components and different ECUs specs.

Requirements

• Coding exercise will be required for the candidate to complete if they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Coding is not a requirement for the role however it is listed as HIGHLY DESIRED from this team. This team requires someone who can understand the system level, requirements and documentation.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Automotive background (ADAS/ADS, chassis, powertrain, or similar safety‑critical domain). (3 years)
• Systems experience managing requirements and interfaces for complex embedded/vehicle systems and respective tooling such as JAMa, JIRA/Azure DevOps for tracking. (3 years)
• Hands‑on DRBFM leadership and follow‑up through verified closure. (3 years)
• Software literacy: C/C++ fundamentals; ability to read code and collaborate effectively with developers. (3 years)
• Networking: Working knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet and related tooling. (3 years)
• Documentation: Clear, concise spec and requirements writing with strong attention to traceability and version control. (3 years)

What you may bring

• Exposure to ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and/or ASPICE practices.
• Experience with requirements/tooling: Jama, or Polarion; JIRA/Azure DevOps for tracking.
• Test environments: MIL/SIL/HIL, CANoe/Vector toolchain.
• Scripting/analysis in Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with SOME/IP, diagnostics (UDS), and over‑the‑air update concepts.
• CI/CD and code review workflows (Git, GitLab/Jenkins).