JTEKT North America Corporation
Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) - PLY
JTEKT North America Corporation, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170
Job Description
$.Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) - PLY We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and serve as a technical leader contributing to excellence in software engineering for electromechanical products including steering and driveline. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development, experience with ASPICE-compliant software development processes, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities
Serve as a technical authority in embedded software development, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams. Lead software development activities for advanced and safety critical electromechanical products, ensuring robust implementation, integration, and validation. Own and drive development processes for both system and software levels, ensuring compliance with ASPICE and alignment with organizational goals. Participate in cross functional development teams within the company to develop and communicate program deliverables, priorities, and timeline targets based on customer derived expectations and internal requirements. Support and guide teams in implementing functional safety and cybersecurity requirements. Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve development efficiency and quality. Act as a technical mentor and reviewer for system and software engineers. Interface with OEMs and Tier 2 partners to align on technical requirements and deliverables. Create CAN interfaces in embedded environment as well as test tools (CANape, CANalyzer…) for tuning, debugging or customer demonstration. Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to define software requirements and architecture. Requirements
Proven ability to lead complex software development projects and influence cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of embedded software development and testing, strong proficiency in embedded C. Expertise in AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive) architecture, configuration, and integration. Strong familiarity with ASPICE-compliant software development processes. Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standards. Working knowledge, understanding with design, evaluation and integration of vehicle control systems and/or vehicle sub systems, diagnostics, control modules/software, and electrical systems. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing software development processes and guidelines. Must have a good understanding of embedded electronics, automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, automotive ethernet…). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose root causes and develop contingency plans. Self-starter with good verbal and written technical communication skills both written & oral. Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required. Masters preferred. At least 10 years of related automotive experience with chassis electronic components required. Experience with FMEA, FTA and structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Y…) preferred. Experience with model-based design and tool chains. Familiar with CAN tools (i.e. Vector CANape, CANoe…) preferred. Safety Critical Electric System (Steering, Brakes, powertrain…) development experience preferred. Understanding of structured development process (i.e. V-Cycle) is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.
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$.Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) - PLY We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and serve as a technical leader contributing to excellence in software engineering for electromechanical products including steering and driveline. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development, experience with ASPICE-compliant software development processes, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities
Serve as a technical authority in embedded software development, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams. Lead software development activities for advanced and safety critical electromechanical products, ensuring robust implementation, integration, and validation. Own and drive development processes for both system and software levels, ensuring compliance with ASPICE and alignment with organizational goals. Participate in cross functional development teams within the company to develop and communicate program deliverables, priorities, and timeline targets based on customer derived expectations and internal requirements. Support and guide teams in implementing functional safety and cybersecurity requirements. Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve development efficiency and quality. Act as a technical mentor and reviewer for system and software engineers. Interface with OEMs and Tier 2 partners to align on technical requirements and deliverables. Create CAN interfaces in embedded environment as well as test tools (CANape, CANalyzer…) for tuning, debugging or customer demonstration. Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to define software requirements and architecture. Requirements
Proven ability to lead complex software development projects and influence cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of embedded software development and testing, strong proficiency in embedded C. Expertise in AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive) architecture, configuration, and integration. Strong familiarity with ASPICE-compliant software development processes. Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standards. Working knowledge, understanding with design, evaluation and integration of vehicle control systems and/or vehicle sub systems, diagnostics, control modules/software, and electrical systems. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing software development processes and guidelines. Must have a good understanding of embedded electronics, automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, automotive ethernet…). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose root causes and develop contingency plans. Self-starter with good verbal and written technical communication skills both written & oral. Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required. Masters preferred. At least 10 years of related automotive experience with chassis electronic components required. Experience with FMEA, FTA and structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Y…) preferred. Experience with model-based design and tool chains. Familiar with CAN tools (i.e. Vector CANape, CANoe…) preferred. Safety Critical Electric System (Steering, Brakes, powertrain…) development experience preferred. Understanding of structured development process (i.e. V-Cycle) is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.
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