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Lead Engineer, Zonal ECU Design Responsible Engineer

Novi, MIFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead the end-to-end design and release strategy for zonal ECUs from concept through production launch for electric trucks and SUVs.

Role type

Senior IC lead engineer (zonal ECU hardware)

Builds

Zonal ECU hardware for Scout electric trucks and SUVs

Domain

Automotive hardware engineering (ECU design, power distribution, thermal management)

Required skills

ECU hardware architecture, PCB design, component selection, thermal and power analysis, signal integrity, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay), DFMEA, root-cause analysis, supplier technical direction

Preferred skills

Zonal architecture or centralized vehicle compute systems, cybersecurity and functional safety requirements, laboratory tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), ECU engineering standards

Technologies

CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, ISO 26262, EMC, ESD

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design and release strategy for zonal ECUs; Define and approve hardware requirements and technical tradeoffs; Lead ECU architecture reviews and validation strategies; Direct supplier technical activities and resolve escalated issues; Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities