Senior Systems Engineer – PowerNet & Low Voltage Architecture
Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: Up to $70.00 / hour
Benefits: 10 Days PTO, 7 Paid Holidays, Comprehensive Health Insurance
OVERVIEW:
In short, this engineer acts as the lead designer and coordinator for a vehicle's 12-volt and 48-volt electrical power systems—the underlying network that supplies electricity to everything from headlights and dashboards to advanced automated driving features.
The daily work breaks down into four main areas:
· Power Architecture Design: Deciding how power flows through the vehicle and sizing the electrical hardware (12V/48V) to ensure all components get the energy they need safely and efficiently.
· System Requirements: Writing clear technical guidelines so suppliers and component teams know exactly how their parts must interact with the main power grid.
· Functional Safety (ISO 26262): Designing backup plans and safety measures so critical systems won't lose power or fail while the vehicle is being driven.
· Cross-Team Coordination: Working with software, hardware, and factory teams to make sure all parts are tested, fit into the vehicle, and work together seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
· PowerNet Architecture Design: Develop, adapt, and optimize 12V and 48V power supply hardware architectures and power distribution concepts to meet vehicle program demands.
· Systems Engineering Requirements: Translate high-level vehicle requirements and use cases into functional hardware architecture specs, cascading them to individual components and sub-systems.
· Functional Safety (ISO 26262): Implement functional safety disciplines across the power net architecture to mitigate operational risks and support vehicle compliance.
· Cross-Functional Integration: Interface with power supply control teams, component engineers, and Tier-1 suppliers to assist in developing, validating, and packaging power hardware.
· Vehicle Integration Support: Collaborate across engineering domains to integrate low-voltage power systems into the broader vehicle architecture.
Required Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
· Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of low-voltage automotive electrical systems (12V and/or 48V).
· Systems Engineering: Demonstrated proficiency applying systems engineering frameworks to electrical or electronic systems.
· Functional Safety: Practical experience applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards within an automotive environment.
· AI & Analytical Tools: Ability to leverage AI tools and methods for technical analysis, system optimization, or issue resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
· Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline.
· 5+ years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and 12V/48V power distribution.
· Experience utilizing engineering software such as MATLAB/Simulink, requirements tools like Jama, and task management systems like Jira.
· Familiarity with global product development systems, lifecycle execution frameworks, and standard automotive communication protocols.
· Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interfacing with cross-functional technical teams and external stakeholders.
