Software Requirements Engineer III

Inside the Role

The responsibility of this role is focused on the US market regulatory requirements definition (Internal Combustion and Zero Emission Powertrain) and related vehicle system validation with production readiness signoffs.

As a Sr. Tech Expert in this role, you are responsible for requirements definition and validation of legislative (CARB & EPA) communication protocols with all associated embedded software functions, across all powertrain and relevant vehicle Electronic Control Units. You are further responsible for development and validation of on-board diagnostic monitors and related software features. You will define inter-module communication requirements for complex, distributed powertrain and legislative systems and functions.

In this role, you will represent Detroit Engineering and TT/S within SAE Truck and Bus Council, Engine Manufacturer’s Association and other industry working groups.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

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What You Drive at DTNA

• Definition of US regulatory requirements for the Software Defined Vehicles (and other legacy Electric and Electronic Architectures).
• Ownership of SAE protocol requirements and related legislative messages for all powertrain and vehicle Electronic Control Units.
• Responsibility for definition, implementation guidance and validation of legislative standardization requirements. (e.g. Data Stream and Freeze Frame)
• Specification, review and validation of internal vehicle message matrix and vehicle network architectures.
• Definition of inter-module communication related requirements for complex, distributed features and functions.
• Communication protocol related diagnostic monitor and legislative software feature and system ownership.
• Active SAE Truck and Bus Council participation, (including any related discussions with CARB and EPA regulators) specific to CAN and Ethernet protocols.
• Responsible for definition and validation of On-Board Diagnostic related Detroit Powertrain Diagnostic tool requirements.
• Contribution toward global Powertrain Software Design Reviews focused on the regulatory impact.
• Development of legislative documentation packages in support of annual CARB and EPA certification.
• Execution of standardized OBD System Validation tests and development of validation scripts for newly released OBD software functions, including the validation of legislative (CARB & EPA) communication protocols.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 5+ years relevant industry experience with specialization in powertrain combustion trucking related technical skillset, is required.
• Strong oral, written communication and analytical skills.
• ​Strong organizational skills and self-starter.
• ​Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with and get work done effectively through others.​
• Strong computer skills including MS, Vector, TraceTronic, Jira, DOORS, Windchill and others.
• Knowledge and experience with legislative SAE vehicle communications protocols (J1939 and J1979-2 / 3).
• Knowledge of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle communication networks and diagnostic protocols.
• Knowledge and Experience with dSPACE HiL environments (with ProveTech and TraceTronic ECU.Test Software).
• Knowledge and Experience with Class 8 Heavy Duty Vehicle Validation.
• Excellent analytical thinking skills with the attention to detail.
• Creative and Innovative thinking with the exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Passion for hands-on engineering utilizing all available test environments and vehicle systems.
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