Job Description

Our client is a well-established global automotive company, we are seeking an experienced FeatureSystems Engineer to join a leading automotive Product Development team based at Lara.

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You will lead feature and systems development from concept through to production, working across vehicle architecture, CAN communications, requirements, validation, safety, compliance and technical issue resolution.

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This is an exciting prospect for an engineer who enjoys being close to vehicle development and wants to work across both engineering and real-world vehicle validation.

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Key Responsibilities

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Feature & Systems Development

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- Lead feature development from concept through implementation, validation, launch and field support.
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- Define system interfaces and topologies, including network, wiring and power distribution.
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- Define CAN communication requirements including signals, transceivers, receivers, data rates and enumerations.
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- Review and cascade system requirements and specifications to affected subsystems and components.
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- Apply MBSE tools such as SysML, Cameo and Simulink where applicable.
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- Support business cases, benchmarking and vehicle attribute target setting.
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Safety & Compliance

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- Audit DFMEA and Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, verification plans and quality records.
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- Lead and support Functional Safety activities including HARA and ISO 26262.
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- Support Cybersecurity activities including TARA.
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- Contribute to regulatory and compliance activities.
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Verification & Validation

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- Review and maintain feature verification methods, including Ford Test Procedure Specifications (FTPS).
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- Develop and execute validation plans across Breadboard, HiL and vehicle testing.
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- Develop real-world and edge-case test scenarios.
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- Integrate vehicle models, software and configurations to support pre-production verification.




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- Review test results and sign off feature performance in conjunction with Vehicle Evaluation & Verification teams.
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Technical Leadership & Issue Resolution

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- Lead issue triage, root-cause analysis and resolution with internal teams and suppliers.
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- Apply structured problem-solving techniques including 8D, Fishbone and Is/Is Not.
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- Use JIRA to maintain full issue traceability.
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- Communicate technical issues, risks and resolutions across Engineering, Programs and Leadership teams.
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- Collaborate with UX, HMI, Connectivity, Marketing, Core Engineering and supplier teams.
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- Lead milestone closures and drive continuous improvement across technology, cost, quality and customer experience.
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About You

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- 3+ years' experience in systems engineering within automotive or an equivalent V-model development environment.
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- Experience across requirements/specification development, verification and validation, DFMEA, test plans, quality records, issue resolution and milestone closure.
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- 3+ years' hands-on experience with CAN network analysis tools, such as Vector CANalyzer.
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- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve software and CAN communication issues.
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- Strong understanding of electrical/electronic vehicle architecture, distributed features and system interfaces.
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- Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
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- Strong systems-thinking, analytical and decision-making skills.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- A proactive approach to challenging assumptions and identifying practical solutions.
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- Strong commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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If you are an experienced FeatureSystems Engineer with strong automotive, CAN and vehicle development experience, we would love to hear from you.

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