Lead Engineer – L1 Integration
Core
Lead Electrical/Software Integration Engineer responsible for vehicle-level E/E architecture, system validation, and release readiness across multiple domains.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Engineer (Automotive EE/SW Integration)
Builds
Electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs with all-electric and range-extender powertrains
Domain
Automotive (Electric Vehicles, Embedded Systems, Vehicle Networks)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vehicle E/E architecture, ECU-level software stacks, Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics, System-level validation, Root cause analysis, Regression test planning, Power mode management, Diagnostic session validation
Preferred skills
MATLAB/Simulink, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, OTA update validation, Zonal controller integration
Technologies
CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, Jira, GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS, PTC Windchill, CANalyzer, CANoe, dSpace
Responsibilities
Own integration of domain controllers and distributed ECUs into vehicle E/E architecture; Validate network topology, gateway routing, signal database integrity, and bus loading; Coordinate integration across Powertrain, Body, ADAS, Infotainment, and Central Compute domains; Validate system behavior under boundary conditions, fault injection, and high bus load scenarios; Manage bootloader compatibility, flashing strategies, and memory/CPU utilization budgets; Lead system-level regression testing and integration war-room activities; Release and validate functional KPIs including defect leakage and build stability metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities