Embedded Vehicle Systems Engineer

faurecia S.A.

Northville (MI)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Forvia is seeking a System Engineer to join our growing North American team in Northville, MI. You will lead systems engineering across hardware, software, validation, cybersecurity, and functional safety to develop embedded automotive technologies from concept to production.

You will collaborate with OEM customers and cross-functional teams, manage requirements, and ensure adherence to ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards while driving high-quality program execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, automotive electronics, or related product development disciplines.
Experience developing and managing requirements for embedded electronic products.
Experience working across hardware and software development teams.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methods, and best practices.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development through production launch.
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into system requirements, specifications, and architectures.
Develop and manage requirements for hardware and software-based automotive products.
Create and maintain system architectures and support requirements decomposition across multiple subsystems.
Collaborate with hardware, software, validation, cybersecurity, and functional safety teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Support customer discussions, technical reviews, RFQs, and proposal activities.
Participate in system-level design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, and technical problem-solving activities.
Work directly with OEM customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on product expectations and development objectives.
Support compliance with automotive development standards including ISO 26262, ASPICE, and Cybersecurity requirements.
Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to drive product quality and successful program execution.