Senior ADAS Systems Engineer: ECU, CAN & Diagnostics

Blue Chip Talent

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive technology organization, seeks an ADAS Systems Engineer to analyze stakeholder requirements, define system functionality, and develop comprehensive product specifications for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The role requires hands-on experience with ADAS ECUs, CAN/XCP testing, and Python programming.

All candidates must be able to work on our w2 with no restrictions; NO C2C or third-party vendors allowed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent technical training.
5–8 years of relevant experience in automotive systems engineering, requirements development, or system validation.
Strong technical knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and ADAS Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
Hands‑on experience with ECU diagnostics, XCP-based testing, and CAN communication protocols.
Proficiency in Python programming for automotive testing, diagnostics, or automation.
Experience developing system requirements, functional specifications, and system use cases.
Knowledge of automotive system design, development, integration, and validation processes.
Experience with automotive manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
Experience with automotive requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or Polarion.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including UDS, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet.
Familiarity with automotive development standards such as ASPICE and ISO 26262.
Experience conducting System DFMEA and requirements traceability analysis.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, including Program Increment Planning.
Experience with automotive ECU integration, system checkout testing, and validation activities.
Familiarity with change management processes and engineering scope assessments.

Responsibilities

Analyze stakeholder requirements to define system scope, functionality, and technical specifications
Identify, develop, and refine system use cases to establish end-to-end functionality and system requirements
Document functional, non-functional, manufacturing, and validation requirements within Product Requirement Specifications
Coordinate requirements reviews across engineering disciplines to ensure alignment and resolve technical gaps
Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify customer requirements and address open technical questions
Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning, system checkout testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives
Contribute to System Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities to identify and mitigate potential risks
Evaluate stakeholder change requests, assess scope impacts, and develop formal change requests when necessary