Senior Engineer, Vehicle Access Systems

Job

 

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience.

 

Lead the design/development of the following Vehicle Access devices/systems:

• RF receiver modules, RF transmitter key fob, ignition start/stop button, tire pressure monitoring systems, digital key systems
• Validate the interfaces with other vehicle components
• Utilize system design approaches to meet and improve the functional requirements of Vehicle Access systems
• Interface with Tier-1 suppliers to track program timing and deliverables
• Support module validation for assigned hardware and software
• Support manufacturing builds at both supplier facilities and Stellantis vehicle assembly plants
• Meet all vehicle program milestones and conduct all release processes within Stellantis related to the component and its interface within the vehicle

 

Regulatory / Certifications:

• Support the Vehicle Development team with certifications and compliance for owned components

 

CAD/Packaging:

• Support the module development teams in packaging their modules with multiple vehicle lines
• Locate modules in the vehicle, understand and communicate conflicts to module engineers & vehicle designers

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Vehicle Access component development & releasing
• Must have experience with product development of passive entry, passive start, Digital Key Systems, Remote Key Entry (RKE) and tire pressure monitoring systems
• Experience in CAN, LIN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies
• Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer or CANoe) related to CAN/CAN-FD vehicle bus networking protocols
• Reading and interpreting Electrical Engineering schematics and system level block diagrams
• Experience with vehicle level validation
• Reviewing software code and test methods/reports

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10 years of experience in Vehicle Access systems and component development & release
• Familiarity with encryption algorithms, secure key management, and authentication protocols
• Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and related automotive cybersecurity standards
• Identifying the gaps that reduce system cost, varying from component to process systems
• Proven track record in RF design and secure communication systems
• Knowledge of digital key ecosystems and smartphone integration. 
• Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity frameworks