Navigation Engineer II
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an Engineer II to join the ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and Applications Team of the Infotainment Development Department
What You Will Do:
Apply engineering expertise to support the design, development, and validation of automotive navigation infotainment systems from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) perspective
Perform pre- and post-production navigation feature validation, identifying defects and driving them to closure using structured root cause analysis
Maintain and drive closure of open issues discovered via design, development, validation, launch, and warranty/field reports
Evaluate and validate North American navigation systems on the test bench, create test routes, and exercise performance tests developed from requirements developed by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), HATCI engineering, and suppliers.Define, develop, and drive test plans to accomplish/meet field test standards.
Utilize knowledge of system behavior and architecture to support effective debugging and issue isolation across software, hardware, and integration layers
Conduct testing across multiple navigation domains, including route calculation, turn-by-turn route guidance, map and point of interest search, GPS signal performance, positioning accuracy, and sensor fusion
Develop and/or refine design specifications for North American navigation systems, including route planning/guidance, dead reckoning, global positioning systems (GPS), text-to-speech (TTS), voice recognition, and map database requirements
Apply understanding of various navigation test methodologies and protocols commonly used in automotive infotainment systems
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support broader infotainment and navigation validation activities
Contribute to a cross-functional team consisting of advanced electrical engineers and system engineers to ensure that current vehicle architectures support navigation and determine how future technologies will synergize with the navigation application(s)
Interface with other HATCI groups, such as Infotainment Software, Electrical Design, Product Strategy, and Autonomous Driving Software
Contribute to building increased technical ownership within the North America-based development team, aligning with the organization's goal of expanding responsibility and reducing reliance on overseas research and development teams
Contribute to the evaluation/development of off-board (server-based) navigation and connected car products for future vehicle applications
Define specifications, create validation procedures based on specification review, validate test benches and vehicles, and track project progress
Support innovative technologies for research and potential implementation into Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) vehicle platforms, cost savings, and technical road maps in an effort to improve HMG's infotainment systems/offerings
Conduct studies/clinics, evaluate competitive systems, revise/create specifications, and troubleshoot the vehicle sub-system interactions
Support interface audits, quality gate audits, and open field issues
Manage the progress of specific hardware and software component development
Complete projects and meet milestone timing for vehicle development
Create technical reports, performance summaries, and engineering presentations for management and cross-functional stakeholders
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
3+ years of developing specifications and design verification test plans pertaining to infotainment platforms, including navigation
1+ years of professional experience in infotainment system hardware and software design and/or its validation
Experience utilizing automated tool sets for efficient and effective testing of navigation features
Experience in the design and release of electric-related structures and components
Familiarity with embedded systems validation
Understanding of server development
Experience in executing and validating scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions
Familiarity with in-vehicle communication protocols
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Root-cause analysis skills
Ability to solve complex design issues and perform effective root cause analysis
Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
Experience with end-to-end vehicle infotainment system architectures, mobile architectures, and wireless computing architectures
Software development experience
Project management experience
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
Competitive Salaries
A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
