Model Based System Engineer

KPIT Technologies Ltd.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan

MetLife – Dental and Vision plan

401k with employer match

Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term/

Voluntary benefits including Critical-

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Lisle, IL seeks an automotive systems engineer to develop advanced control algorithms with MATLAB/Simulink and embedded C. You will coordinate system engineering activities and oversee DFMEA and functional safety reviews.

Join a fast-paced, global team, applying model-based development in an Agile environment. Expect vehicle powertrain focus, HiL testing, and data-driven issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Development (MBD).
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and Python.
• Knowledge of torque and speed control systems.
• Experience with conventional and electric vehicle powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of system engineering and requirement management processes.
• Experience with Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262 preferred).
• Hands-on experience performing DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced control algorithms using Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink) and C.
• Coordinate requirements elicitation, analysis, development, and reviews.
• Collaborate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products.
• Review and approve system engineering artifacts and DFMEA outputs.
• Perform HiL testing, in-vehicle testing, and data analysis to resolve issues.
• Maintain end-to-end requirement traceability using JIRA, Polarion, GitLab.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ programming

Python

Torque & speed control

System engineering

DFMEA

ISO 26262 familiarity

HiL testing

Vehicle data analysis

Requirements traceability

Tools

JIRA

Polarion

GitLab

Job description

• Develop advanced control algorithms using Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink) and C language.
• Perform system engineering activities including requirement elicitation, analysis, development, and reviews.
• Coordinate with clients and offshore teams to deliver engineering work products within agreed timelines.
• Gather requirements for vehicle functions across conventional and electric vehicle platforms.
• Develop torque and speed control systems for conventional and electric vehicles.
• Review and approve system engineering work artifacts.
• Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Conduct functional safety analysis for safety-critical control systems.
• Develop and manage requirements in accordance with client processes.
• Review Simulink models and C code for various vehicle functions.
• Participate in cross‑functional reviews for release and approval of work products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve field and product issues.
• Work in Agile development environments including PI planning and daily standups.
• Investigate field truck issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Present engineering solutions to product management teams.
• Ensure end‑to‑end requirement traceability using JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and related tools.
• Manage system engineering work products in Polarion.
• Perform vehicle data analysis to improve functionality and resolve integration issues.
• Develop and execute test cases on HiL platforms and resolve hardware‑related issues.
• Conduct in‑vehicle testing for powertrain‑related features.
• Review and approve HiL DVP&R documents.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Development (MBD).
• Proficiency in C/c++ programming and Python.
• Knowledge of torque and speed control systems.
• Experience with conventional and electric vehicle powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of system engineering and requirement management processes.
• Experience with Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262 preferred).
• Hands‑on experience performing DFMEA.
• Experience developing and reviewing Simulink models and embedded C code.
• Knowledge of Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) testing and validation.
• Experience with vehicle data analysis and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Polarion, GitLab, and requirement traceability tools.
• Experience in vehicle integration, validation, and field issue resolution.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Knowledge of powertrain systems and in‑vehicle testing methodologies.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
• MetLife – Dental and Vision plan
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company‑paid Basic Life and Long‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts and perks

Requirement

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• C++
• Matlab
• System

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

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