Systems Engineer – Automotive Power Systems

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Systems Engineer – Automotive Power Systems to design and integrate low-voltage power architectures for next‑gen vehicles. Focus areas include 12V/48V architectures, system-level integration, and functional safety per ISO 26262.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure power distribution meets performance, packaging, and hardware requirements while coordinating across workstreams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automotive/Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in design/analysis/verification of automotive low-voltage power systems.
• Experience with 12V and/or 48V power supply systems.
• Experience applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards.
• Ability to use AI tools for analysis, optimization, or problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop 12V and 48V power architectures for new vehicle platforms.
• Apply systems engineering to understand vehicle-level requirements and use cases.
• Cascade requirements to components and subsystems.
• Implement ISO 26262 functional safety for power architectures.
• Coordinate with power supply controls for 12V/48V management.
• Support integration and validation of power supply components.
• Collaborate with teams to meet performance and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate and align engineering workstreams.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Automotive electrical systems

ISO 26262 functional safety

AI tools for analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related)

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

FEDE

Jama

GPDS

Jira

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description

Systems Engineer – Automotive Power Systems

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design and integration of automotive low-voltage power supply architectures for next-generation vehicles. This role will focus on 12V and 48V power architectures, systems engineering, functional safety, power distribution, and vehicle-level electrical system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 12V and 48V power supply hardware architectures and power distribution concepts for new vehicle platforms.
• Apply systems engineering methodologies to understand vehicle-level requirements and use cases.
• Derive power supply hardware architecture requirements and cascade them to individual power supply components and subsystems.
• Implement functional safety for power supply architectures in accordance with ISO 26262 principles and disciplines.
• Coordinate with power supply controls to support 12V and 48V power management within the hardware architecture.
• Support component engineers and suppliers in the development, integration, and validation of power supply components.
• Support integration of low-voltage power net architectures into complete vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system performance and packaging requirements.
• Support power net architecture adaptation and the adaptation of platform solutions to program requirements.
• Coordinate and align relevant engineering workstreams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of automotive electrical systems, specifically low-voltage power supply architectures.
• Experience with 12V and/or 48V automotive power supply systems.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience applying Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards in the automotive domain.
• Ability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for analysis, optimization, or problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and automotive power distribution systems involving 12V and 48V systems.
• Familiarity with automotive engineering processes and tools such as Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE), Jama, Global Product Development System (GPDS), and Jira.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.