Aptiv

Systems Engineer - Cloud Platform

Posted on: 8 Jan 2021

Allen Park, MI

Job Description

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Advanced Safety and User Experience segment (AS&UX) and our Connected Services (ACS) business unit.

Summary:

The Systems Engineer is a critical member of the team responsible for the design, development, and functional verification of a best-in-class connected vehicle, telematics and data analytics platform. As a Systems Engineer, you will work to understand the state of the art in automotive systems, the connected vehicle marketplace, and the needs of our platform customers. You will design and launch segments of our next-generation embedded- and cloud-based automotive data acquisition and analytics solution which enable our customers to unlock the full value of their automotive assets.

Responsibilities:

* Combine market trends, customer needs and product vision into a detailed description of what to build and convey that vision to the rest of the development team.

* Work with software engineering teams to prioritize tasks, estimate timing and plan sprint content.

* Work with program management and project management to track the implementation of software features and ensure milestones are met.

* Develop structured test plans for verification of prototype software applications.

* Triage, root cause and resolve issues in cloud-based services, APIs and web-based engineering tools.

* Conduct engineering tests and coordinate software POCs to analyze the feasibility and applicability of proposed software solutions.

* Continue to stay current in training in the latest automotive systems technology.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering / technical discipline.

* 5+ years experience in a business analyst or product management role.

* 5+ years' experience producing requirements documentation, use cases, user stories and other artifacts for cloud-based services and applications.

* 3+ years' experience with cloud services, API design, data storage and analysis, and web application / user experience design.

* 3+ years' experience with embedded applications, in IoT or the automotive industry.

Desirable Requirements:

* Masters degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree programs.

* Familiarity with cloud based software architectures from Azure, AWS or GCP.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

* Proven ability to meet commitments and deliver to timelines.

* Strong desire to learn new things, and ability to perform independent product and market research.

* Independent problem-solving ability

* Experience working with remote teams

* Experience with agile software development process

* Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and automotive networks, such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet

* Experience with at least some of the following:

* Work within the automotive industry, connected vehicles and vehicle diagnostics

* Automotive ECU updates / re-flash, Over-the-Air updating, etc.

* Automotive communication networks (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, etc.) and vehicle diagnostic services (e.g. UDS)

* Developing automotive or similar data analysis, simulation, dashboarding, and reporting solutions

* Familiarity with C/C++ application development, Autosar and Linux

* Familiarity with microcontrollers and ARM processor

* Knowledge of Functional Safety and SPICE processes

Traits we seek:

* Curiously investigate everything ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively

* Lead with confidence thought leaders who empower those around them

* Learn by doing an entrepreneurial mindset thats driven by hands-on experimentation

* Embrace resilience seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow

* Passion for product excellence build great products with distinct customer value and apply continuous improvement and innovation

Aptiv rewards and advantages:

* Competitive compensation with bonus potential

* Competitive health benefits

* 401K with matching contribution

* Learning and development opportunities

* Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

* Recognition for innovation and excellence

* Opportunities to give back to the community

* Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

* Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About Advanced Safety and User Experience:

Advanced Safety and User Experience encompasses our deep expertise in software, centralized computing platforms, advanced safety systems and automated driving focusing on five areas that are transforming mobility: Safety Electronics, Infotainment, User Experience, Autonomous Driving and Connectivity & Security.

About the Connected Services Division:

Aptiv is making mobility real. Todays software-defined vehicles generate a lot of data. Its expensive to transmit, and its not all useful. Aptivs Connected Services team is a global provider of telematics and analytics solutions serving the transportation industry. We help our customers identify the data they need to operate more efficiently and produce better products. With teams working across the globe, Connected Services creates and delivers solutions that combine comprehensive data acquisition methods with powerful edge and cloud computing architecture resulting in an enterprise-class solution for fleet management, product development, connected vehicle and data exchange applications.

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Aptiv

Allen Park, MI

Aptiv is a global technology company, which designs and manufactures vehicle components, and provides electrical, electronic, and safety technology solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The Company operates through two segments: Signal and Power Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and assembles vehicle's electrical architecture, including engineered component products, connectors, wiring assemblies and harnesses; and Advanced Safety and User Experience segment provides critical components, systems, and software development for passenger safety, security, comfort, and vehicle operation, including body controls, infotainment and connectivity systems, autonomous driving software and technologies, displays, and systems integration.