Senior Vehicle Access Systems Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking an experienced Vehicle Access leader to drive the design and release of RF receiver modules, key fobs, ignition start/stop interfaces, and digital key systems for our modern lines. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to match program milestones and ensure robust security across the vehicle access stack.

This role requires 8+ years in Vehicle Access development, deep knowledge of CAN/LIN, BLE, NFC, UWB, and automotive cybersecurity standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Vehicle Access component development & releasing.
• Expertise in CAN, LIN, BLE, NFC, and UWB technologies.
• Familiarity with encryption algorithms, secure key management, and authentication protocols.
• Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity standards.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Experience with vehicle level validation.
• Reviewing software code and test methods/reports.
• Identifying gaps that reduce system cost across components and processes.
• Experience with passive entry, passive start, Digital Key Systems, or Remote Key Entry (RKE).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Vehicle Access devices/systems: RF receiver modules, key fob, digital key.
• Validate interfaces with other vehicle components.
• Interface with Tier-1 suppliers to track program timing and deliverables.
• Support module validation for hardware and software.
• Support manufacturing builds at supplier facilities and Stellantis plants.
• Meet program milestones and release processes within Stellantis.
• Certify ownership components for regulatory/compliance as needed.

Skills

CAN/LIN

BLE

NFC

UWB

Security protocols

Key management

Automotive cybersecurity

Schematic reading

System validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector CAN tools

Job description

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking an experienced Vehicle Access leader to drive the design and release of RF receiver modules, key fobs, ignition start/stop interfaces, and digital key systems for our modern lines. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to match program milestones and ensure robust security across the vehicle access stack.

This role requires 8+ years in Vehicle Access development, deep knowledge of CAN/LIN, BLE, NFC, UWB, and automotive cybersecurity standards