Senior Systems Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Chicago seeks a senior Systems Engineer to analyze complex automotive problems and design automated systems that meet user requirements. You will configure system options, plan testing, and develop specifications for ECUs in commercial vehicles.

The role requires expert knowledge of CAN/J1939, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor colleagues. You will lead cross-functional teams and help drive best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Expert in system engineering for truck or automotive ECUs.
• Experience with CAN/J1939 communication protocols.
• Ability to capture requirements from stakeholders.
• Proven skills in system/software requirements and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to address system issues.
• Define methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Mentor colleagues and share best practices.
• Design details of automated systems and test plans.

Skills

ECU system engineering

Requirements capture

System architecture

CAN/J1939

Testing

Automotive diagnostics

Job description

Job Description & Skill RequirementAnalyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Designs details of automated systems. May provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems. May lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues

Job Description & Skill RequirementAnalyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Designs details of automated systems. May provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems. May lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues Requires specialized comprehensive knowledge in commercial vehicle diagnostics and SAE standard CAN communication protocols, with depth and/or breadth of expertise. Solves complex issues and problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions and using applicable functional knowledge and existing methodologies. Exercises judgment in selecting best methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions. Is recognized as an expert in own area within own discipline/function within the organization. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Serves as a resource for best practices/quality on functional teams or projects. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Trains, guides and mentors other professionals or colleagues with less experience. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel, lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best practice/quality resource.

Primary Skills

• Expertise in System Engineering for Truck or Automotive ECUs
• Requirement capturing from various stakeholders
• System architecture
• System/Software requirements
• CAN/J1939 expertise
• Testing

Secondary Skills

• Excellent Analytical skills: Able to contextualize and evaluate impacts of reported bugs, deficiencies, new feature requests and to define solutions & approaches to 1) respond effectively to customer needs and
• Driving product improvement
• Communication skills (verbal & written): Clear, concise, articulate, adapts to audience. Good listener. Attention to detail in documentation
• Deep experience performing SW development best practices. i.e. Agile/SCRUM, sprint planning, issue tracking & prioritization, defining & presenting solutions.