Systems Engineer #26961

Blue Chip Talent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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

Skills

ADAS ECUs

CAN/CAN-FD

Python

Requirements development

DFMEA

Agile / PI Planning

System validation

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Polarion

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive technology organization, is seeking a skilled ADAS Systems Engineer. This role is responsible for analyzing stakeholder requirements, defining system functionality, and developing comprehensive product specifications for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with ADAS ECUs, diagnostics, CAN communication, XCP-based testing, and Python programming.

All candidates must be able to work on our w2 with no restrictions.

• NO C2C or 3RD PARTY VENDORS ARE ALLOWED

Job Duties

• 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

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a 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

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.