Calibration Lead Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineer to lead calibration of BLE/UWB subsystems in automotive ECU development. You will review supplier calibrations, manage tests, and drive defects to closure while ensuring requirements are clear and communicated to suppliers.

You will validate wireless performance through simulation and bench tests, support certifications, collaborate with hardware, software, and verification teams, and occasionally travel for launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of system/ECU development experience in design and release of automotive ECUs
• Experience in automotive connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, UWB, Wi‑Fi, or Cellular
• Proficient in RF simulation and RF evaluation
• Experience with RF/wireless validation and industry certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Teamcenter VSM, JIRA, and Github experience desired
• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics and good leadership behaviors

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration activities for BLE/UWB subsystem — reviewing and approving supplier‑provided calibrations, leading smoke tests and SW releases, and driving calibration defects to closure
• Ensure feature and functional requirements are clear, achievable, and communicated to suppliers, partnering with spec authors and feature owners to keep specifications current
• Define and validate BLE/UWB/NFC and wireless requirements across the ECU and antennas, and ensure the subsystem design supports all expected customer use cases
• Evaluate wireless performance against requirements through simulation, bench, and vehicle‑level validation, and present results to the broader team
• Support RF/wireless implementation, certification, and verification at supplier facilities, bench, and End of Line
• Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle systems, phone apps, and off‑board systems
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams on system design reviews, PCB/EMC reviews, and quality analysis to ensure interfaces meet requirements
• Collaborate with the broader BLE/UWB subsystem team (hardware, software, verification), support program milestones/PATs, and assist with vehicle launches (occasional travel may be required)
• Core Competencies: Demonstrates expertise in leading calibration activities for BLE/UWB subsystems, ensuring clear communication of requirements, and validating wireless performance through rigorous testing.

Skills

RF simulation

RF evaluation

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

JIRA

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter VSM

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

• Lead calibration activities for the BLE/UWB subsystem — reviewing and approving supplier‑provided calibrations, leading smoke tests and SW releases, and driving calibration defects to closure.
• Ensure feature and functional requirements are clear, achievable, and communicated to suppliers, partnering with spec authors and feature owners to keep specifications current.
• Define and validate BLE/UWB/NFC and wireless requirements (Phone As A Key, TPMS, Key Fob) across the ECU and antennas, and ensure the subsystem design supports all expected customer use cases.
• Evaluate wireless performance against requirements through simulation, bench, and vehicle‑level validation, and present results to the broader team.
• Support RF/wireless implementation, certification (FCC, CCC, CE, etc.), and verification at supplier facilities, bench, and End of Line.
• Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle systems, phone apps, and off‑board systems.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams on system design reviews, PCB/EMC reviews, and quality analysis to ensure interfaces meet requirements.
• Collaborate with the broader BLE/UWB subsystem team (hardware, software, verification), support program milestones/PATs, and assist with vehicle launches (occasional travel may be required).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of system/ECU development experience in design and release of electronic control module for automotive OEM and/or for automotive Electronic Control Manufacturer. Preferred to also have experience in automotive connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Ultrawide band, Wi‑Fi, or Cellular.
• Proficient in RF simulation and RF evaluation.
• Experience with RF/wireless validation and industry certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Teamcenter VSM, JIRA, and Github experience desired.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics and good leadership behaviors.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading calibration activities for BLE/UWB subsystems, ensuring clear communication of requirements, and validating wireless performance through rigorous testing. Proficient in RF simulation, validation, and industry certifications, with strong collaboration skills across teams and suppliers.