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.