Automotive Requirements Engineer / Technical Consultant

Location: US Remote

Preferred proximity to Diconium offices in Detroit (MI), Los Angeles (CA), Los Gatos (CA), or Reston (VA) is a strong plus, but not required.

Company: Diconium USA, Inc.

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing (Software-Intensive & Safety-Critical Systems)

About Diconium

At Diconium, you will work on impactful software, data, and AI projects that help global companies do more with less. You will collaborate with more than 2,300 experts worldwide to deliver measurable business value in a supportive, people-first culture with flexible work options.

We are a global tech group with over 30 years of experience delivering software, data, and AI solutions, trusted by industry leaders such as STIHL, Zeiss, Trumpf, and Volkswagen. Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, we support digital transformation from strategy through managed services.

Diconium is proud to be part of the Volkswagen Group.

Position Summary

We are hiring automotive requirements engineering professionals to support a variety of vehicle development and digitalization programs. Depending on experience, you will join as either a Senior Technical Consultant or a Requirements Engineer, working across multiple projects, domains, and technology areas in a consulting environment.

These roles focus on end-to-end requirements engineering, including system definition, stakeholder alignment, governance, and standards-driven development. While work in regulated and safety-critical contexts is part of the scope, the positions are designed for long-term flexibility and reuse across different automotive programs, not a single system or customer.

Area of Responsibility

• Act as a central technical and methodological contact for all aspects of requirements management within assigned projects
• Capture, consolidate, structure, and manage requirements across the full lifecycle
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering teams, specialist departments, and external partners
• Define, apply, and continuously improve requirements management processes
• Elicit, analyze, and categorize stakeholder and system requirements
• Ensure requirements meet defined quality criteria (clarity, consistency, testability, traceability)
• Create and maintain reports on the current status of requirements management
• Plan and conduct reviews such as traceability and quality reviews
• Create, analyze, and communicate maturity metrics across specifications, architecture, integration, and verification
• Support internal processes related to requirements management and contribute to process documentation
• Support the configuration, maintenance, and effective use of the requirements management toolchain, including PTC Codebeamer
• Coordinate requirements-related documentation and track changes through defined governance processes
• Identify and drive process improvements within the development environment

Role Levels

Senior Technical Consultant – Automotive Requirements Engineering

• Own and shape requirements engineering approaches across assigned projects
• Lead requirements structuring, traceability concepts, and quality reviews
• Support interpretation of standards and regulatory inputs where applicable
• Guide gap analyses, impact assessments, and risk evaluations
• Review and approve system-level requirements and changes
• Act as a trusted interface for engineering, project management, and stakeholders
• Govern and structure Codebeamer usage for project needs
• Mentor and support less-experienced requirements engineers

Typical background:

• 7 years of experience in automotive requirements or systems engineering
• Experience across multiple vehicle systems or domains
• Solid understanding of Automotive SPICE and safety-oriented development
• Hands-on experience with PTC Codebeamer (certification a strong plus)

Requirements Engineer – Automotive Systems (Mid-Level)

• Elicit, document, and maintain system and functional requirements
• Support traceability, reporting, and requirements quality checks
• Review existing artifacts and identify gaps or inconsistencies
• Draft and update requirements based on stakeholder and technical input
• Support change requests and governance workflows
• Work within Codebeamer, Confluence, and Jira on a daily basis
• Build domain knowledge across different automotive systems over time

Typical background:

• 3–6 years of experience in requirements or systems engineering
• Automotive development experience preferred
• Exposure to regulated or safety-critical environments
• Experience with RM / ALM tools (Codebeamer a strong plus)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Standards, Tools & Certifications

• Experience deriving requirements from regulations, standards, and stakeholder needs
• Working knowledge of:
• Automotive SPICE
• ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
• ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity)
• Hands-on experience with PTC Codebeamer or comparable tools
• PTC Certified Codebeamer Implementation Practitioner – a strong plus
• IREB / IREP certification – a strong plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and quick comprehension
• Structured, quality-focused working style
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Flexibility and adaptability across projects and domains

Travel

• Occasional travel for workshops, reviews, or stakeholder alignment
• Estimated travel up to 15%, depending on project needs

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Compensation

• Compensation (All-In): USD $110,000 – $180,000
• Placement within the range depends on role level, experience, location, and overall requirements engineering capability.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of automotive projects and domains
• Continuous learning through training programs, competence centers, and global communities
• Flexible remote work, unlimited PTO, and company-wide holiday breaks
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits plus wellness programs
• A values-driven, inclusive culture

What We Value

Diconium is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.