Automated Design (ADS) Engineer

AVA Consulting is seeking an Automated Design (ADS) Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for an Automated Design (ADS) Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Job Description:

• Client's Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Automated Design System Engineer
• Client's Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is hiring a detail-driven Systems Engineer who can own requirements, lead DRBFM, and drive action-item closure across stakeholders. You'll pair systems thinking with hands-on software and test integration to help deliver the next generation of automated driving systems for Client.
• Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager of IVS, the person in this role will support the IVS department's objective.

Responsibilities:

• Own system requirements. Capture, decompose, and maintain traceable, testable requirements from concept through release; manage baselines and change control.
• Lead DRBFM. Plan, facilitate, and document DRBFM sessions; translate risks into design actions and verification plans; ensure timely closure.
• Design with developers. Work with ADS software engineers to shape control/decision logic (C/C ), align interfaces, and incorporate safety concepts into design.
• Integrate and verify. Coordinate SIL/HIL/vehicle-level testing; ensure system requirements integrate cleanly to software components and different ECUs specs.
• Track to closure. Build and maintain a clear action tracker; drive owners, dates, and evidence to closure across internal teams and suppliers.
• Liaise across partners. Serve as the day-to-day interface with external stakeholders/suppliers; keep communication crisp and decisions documented.
• Improve the process. Identify gaps; propose lightweight, repeatable improvements that raise reliability, safety, and engineering velocity.
• Contribute to code & reviews. Participate in code reviews, create PRs where appropriate, and support CI checks tied to requirements and tests.

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Automotive background (ADAS/ADS, chassis, powertrain, or similar safety-critical domain). (3 years)
• Systems experience managing requirements and interfaces for complex embedded/vehicle systems and respective tooling such as Jama, Jira/Azure DevOps for tracking. (3 years)
• Hands-on DRBFM leadership and follow-up through verified closure. (3 years)
• Software literacy: C/C fundamentals; ability to read code and collaborate effectively with developers. (3 years)
• Networking: Working knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet and related tooling. (3 years)
• Documentation: Clear, concise spec and requirements writing with strong attention to traceability and version control. (3 years)
• Team skills: Organized, direct communicator; able to negotiate priorities and align diverse teams (internal and external). (3 years)

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and/or ASPICE practices.
• Experience with requirements/tooling: Jama, or Polarion; Jira/Azure DevOps for tracking.
• Test environments: MIL/SIL/HIL, CANoe/Vector toolchain
• Scripting/analysis in Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with SOME/IP, diagnostics (UDS), and over-the-air update concepts.
• CI/CD and code review workflows (Git, GitLab/Jenkins).

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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