Job description
At NovaDrive Technologies, we engineer premium mobility solutions that power EVs, autonomous features, and advanced driver assistance systems. We are seeking a Senior Automotive Systems Engineer to own system-level design and integration across powertrain, electronics, and safety domains.
In this role, you will lead cross-functional collaboration with design, software, hardware, validation, and supplier teams to deliver robust, scalable architectures that meet stringent safety and reliability standards.
Location: Detroit, MI with flexible hybrid work options. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and a path for career growth in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, integration, and verification of end-to-end automotive systems (powertrain, electrical/electronic architecture, and safety features) from concept to production.
- Specify system requirements, drive trade studies, and ensure traceability across the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, validation, and supplier teams to deliver robust architectures that meet functional safety and quality targets.
- Perform system-level modeling and simulations (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to validate performance and reliability.
- Oversee system validation planning, test execution, and issue containment across vehicle platforms.
- Lead risk assessment activities aligned with ISO 26262 and ensure compliance throughout the development process.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of automotive engineering experience across system architecture, powertrain, or embedded controls.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, CAD tools (CATIA, Creo), and system modeling.
- Hands-on experience with automotive networks (CAN/CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN) and ECU integration.
- Strong knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and risk assessment methods.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
- Authorized to work in the United States; willingness to relocate to Detroit or work hybrid.