ECU & Smart Vehicle Security Design Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Functional ECU and Smart Security Design Engineer to join the Integrated Vehicle Systems team. The role focuses on developing next-generation vehicle electronics systems, including ECUs and wireless communications, with emphasis on interface definition and production readiness.

You will collaborate with domestic and international teams, mentor junior engineers, and help shape hardware development from concept through Start of Production, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience developing mid-size or large-scale electronic systems from concept through production.
• 1-2 years of experience with basic electrical architecture and vehicle ECU communication through CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN.
• Experience with development quality tools such as DFMEA and FTA.

Responsibilities

• Plan the structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, parameter setting, and style feasibility.
• Ensure adherence to department processes, meet deadlines, and produce error-free output for parts development.
• Identify and develop products through project milestones in collaboration with related groups.
• Develop electronic parts for concurrent minor and major changes.
• Take initiative to improve group operations, processes, and project visualization to enhance quality of output.
• Lead creation of performance and functional specifications for Cockpit Electronics.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Overtime willingness

Travel willingness

Electrical systems development

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree

Tools

CATIA

DFMEA

FTA

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Functional ECU and Smart Security Design Engineer to join the Integrated Vehicle Systems team. The role focuses on developing next-generation vehicle electronics systems, including ECUs and wireless communications, with emphasis on interface definition and production readiness.

You will collaborate with domestic and international teams, mentor junior engineers, and help shape hardware development from concept through Start of Production, with travel as needed.