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Insight Global
Systems Engineer - Digital Key and Vehicle Access
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What they do
A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$108,700 / year median in Michigan
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead system definition for digital key, vehicle access, immobilizer, and starting features. This role focuses on end-to-end system architecture, requirements, and validation for secure, phone-centric vehicle access systems across embedded, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. This is a systems and architecture role with a strong emphasis on wireless technologies and embedded automotive systems. It is not a firmware or application software position. Responsibilities Define system architectures, requirements, and interfaces for digital key and vehicle access features Develop use cases, scenarios, state machines, and sequence diagrams Own system behaviors across normal, degraded, and failure conditions Define and manage requirements in a requirements management system Support feature development across Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, CAN, and Automotive Ethernet Debug system-level issues across embedded and wireless domains Define validation strategies, test specifications, and requirements coverage Support simulations and software-in-the-loop verification Collaborate closely with software, hardware, cloud, integration, test, HMI, and cybersecurity teams Contribute to architecture trade studies and semiconductor integration using automotive-grade components Day-to-Day Work Define system use cases and feature scenarios Refine system architecture details and interfaces Debug connectivity and performance issues Adjust wireless and vehicle network parameters Review test results and support issue resolution Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on secure access concepts Write system documentation, simulations, and test specifications Approximately twenty percent of the role involves coding, primarily in Python. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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