Senior Powertrain Software Engineer

Hired; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Relocation assistance

Tuition support

Job summary

Hired is seeking a Senior Electrical Powertrain Software Engineer to lead electronics development for powertrain control systems and related electrical architecture. You will translate concepts into specifications, guide technical delivery, and verify performance in vehicles.

Responsibilities include designing hardware/software specs, leading design reviews, troubleshooting prototypes and production vehicles, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics/mechatronics or related STEM field.
• Three or more years of automotive ECU development experience.
• Knowledge of automotive ECU hardware and electronic circuits.
• Experience with industry-standard engineering and control-unit data-monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Break project concepts into development activities and negotiate schedules with stakeholders.
• Design electrical hardware and software specifications and lead technical design reviews.
• Lead complex project implementations and share effective practices with other engineers.
• Troubleshoot functional issues in prototype and production vehicles; perform root-cause analysis and define solutions.
• Test and verify hardware and software specifications, including EMC and technical changes.
• Produce test reports and lead verification reviews.
• Lead investigations into processes or technologies that improve system performance, capability, or efficiency; report progress, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure assigned systems conform to regulations, ISO standards, cybersecurity, and required certifications.

Skills

ECU development

Systems testing

Root-cause analysis

Electrical design

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics engineering or related STEM

Tools

CAN/LIN bus analysis tools

ECU tooling

Job description

• Role: Senior Electrical Powertrain Software Engineer
• Job Type: Full-time, on-site; one remote day per week may be possible with departmental approval

Role Overview:

Lead electronics development for powertrain electronic-control systems with minimal oversight. The work spans control systems for engines, transmissions, all-wheel-drive functions, electric motor and battery functions, and related electrical architecture. You will translate concepts into specifications, guide technical delivery, resolve issues in vehicles, and verify performance, quality, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Break project concepts and changes into development activities, build overall development plans, and negotiate deliverable schedules with stakeholders.
• Design electrical hardware and software specifications and lead technical design reviews.
• Lead complex project implementations and share effective practices with other engineers.
• Troubleshoot functional issues in prototype and production-level vehicles, perform root-cause analysis, and define solutions.
• Test and verify hardware and software specifications, including electromagnetic compatibility and technical changes.
• Produce test reports and lead verification reviews.
• Lead investigations into processes or technologies that improve system performance, capability, or efficiency; report technical progress, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure assigned systems conform to regulations, ISO standards, cybersecurity, and required certifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics engineering, or related STEM field.
• Three or more years of relevant automotive electronic-control-unit development experience.
• Knowledge of automotive control-unit hardware and electronic circuits.
• Experience with industry-standard engineering and control-unit data-monitoring tools.
• Valid driver's license; ability to operate a motor vehicle at proving grounds and carry up to 50 pounds for at least 50 feet unaided when required.

More About the Opportunity:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; PTO; company-paid disability coverage; retirement contributions; eligible relocation assistance; career mobility; education and tuition support; caregiving support; and wellbeing resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.