Sr. Systems Engineer (Automotive / Low Voltage)

• Dearborn, MI OpTech LLC
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2 Dearborn, MI Job Details Contract Up to $70 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Jira MATLAB Automotive electrical systems

ISO 26262

Bachelor of Science Electrical system design System design for system development Automotive engineering Requirements analysis Low-voltage electrical systems Design engineering Systems engineering Systems analysis Safety management experience within transportation industry AI-driven automation Electrical Engineering Automotive electronics expertise (engineering specialty) Full Job Description Senior Systems Engineer

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PowerNet & Low Voltage Architecture Location:

Dearborn, MI (

Hybrid:

4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 AM
• 4:00

PM Pay Rate:

Up to $70.00 / hour

Benefits:

10 Days PTO, 7 Paid Holidays, Comprehensive Health Insurance

OVERVIEW

In short, this engineer acts as the lead designer and coordinator for a vehicle's 12-volt and 48-volt electrical power systems —the underlying network that supplies electricity to everything from headlights and dashboards to advanced automated driving features. The daily work breaks down into four main areas:

Power Architecture Design:

Deciding how power flows through the vehicle and sizing the electrical hardware (12V/48V) to ensure all components get the energy they need safely and efficiently.

System Requirements:

Writing clear technical guidelines so suppliers and component teams know exactly how their parts must interact with the main power grid.

• Functional Safety (ISO 26262): Designing backup plans and safety measures so critical systems won't lose power or fail while the vehicle is being driven.

Cross-Team Coordination:

Working with software, hardware, and factory teams to make sure all parts are tested, fit into the vehicle, and work together seamlessly. Key Responsibilities

PowerNet Architecture Design:

Develop, adapt, and optimize 12V and 48V power supply hardware architectures and power distribution concepts to meet vehicle program demands.

Systems Engineering Requirements:

Translate high-level vehicle requirements and use cases into functional hardware architecture specs, cascading them to individual components and sub-systems.

• Functional Safety (ISO 26262): Implement functional safety disciplines across the power net architecture to mitigate operational risks and support vehicle compliance.

Cross-Functional Integration:

Interface with power supply control teams, component engineers, and Tier-1 suppliers to assist in developing, validating, and packaging power hardware.

Vehicle Integration Support:

Collaborate across engineering domains to integrate low-voltage power systems into the broader vehicle architecture. Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience:

3+ years of hands-on experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of low-voltage automotive electrical systems (12V and/or 48V).

Systems Engineering:

Demonstrated proficiency applying systems engineering frameworks to electrical or electronic systems.

Functional Safety:

Practical experience applying

ISO 26262

functional safety standards within an automotive environment.

AI & Analytical Tools:

Ability to leverage AI tools and methods for technical analysis, system optimization, or issue resolution. Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and 12V/48V power distribution.
• Experience utilizing engineering software such as MATLAB/Simulink, requirements tools like Jama, and task management systems like Jira.
• Familiarity with global product development systems, lifecycle execution frameworks, and standard automotive communication protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interfacing with cross-functional technical teams and external stakeholders.

Why work at G-Tech? G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications. G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay:

Up to $70.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Dearborn, MI 48121