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Job Responsibility:
Interact with feature owners and software development teams to scope and define robust systems interface and software requirements, with a strong emphasis on proactive Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (DFMEA)
Executing functional partitioning of features, focusing on identifying and isolating potential failure points and ensuring fault tolerance
Developing robust and fault-tolerant interfaces between allocable classes, considering potential failure propagation and implementing safeguards
Specifying comprehensive system-level and ECU software requirements, explicitly defining expected behavior, error handling, and failure recovery mechanisms based on DFMEA principles
Adopting model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies for specification development, leveraging modeling and simulation for early failure mode identification and mitigation
Using Requirement Management tools for requirement authoring, change management, and specification generation, ensuring traceability to DFMEA activities and reliability targets
Using Behavior Driven Development (BDD) with Gherkin syntax to develop scenarios and associated test cases, incorporating negative test cases and failure scenarios derived from DFMEA analyses
Leading and performing comprehensive Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) activities throughout the product lifecycle to ensure the thoroughness, robustness, and reliability of software and system designs, proactively identifying and addressing potential failure modes
Managing cross-functional working level meetings with Feature/Function Owners, module owners, HMI teams, and the IVI Platform team to develop functional integration strategies that incorporate reliability and failure avoidance considerations
Performing rigorous system compatibility analysis and impact assessment for IVI feature deployment, specifically evaluating and mitigating potential failure modes introduced by new architectures, programs, or market variations
Proactively identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical issues at the system and interface level impacting the In-Vehicle Infotainment system, applying systematic root cause analysis and implementing design changes to prevent recurrence and enhance reliability
Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience with electrical architecture, electrical systems, and automotive network topologies, with a strong background in Systems Engineering and reliability principles
5+ years of experience in robust requirement development, verification, and validation, with a focus on designing for reliability and testability, and experience in component/vehicle level testing for failure modes
Proven experience in systematically analyzing and resolving complex systems issues, employing root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and implementing design solutions for failure avoidance
In-depth knowledge of CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based In-Vehicle Network protocols and processes, including understanding of potential failure modes and diagnostic strategies
Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based API design, with an understanding of fault tolerance and error handling in distributed systems
Knowledge of Human Factors and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), including considerations for usability, error prevention, and graceful degradation in failure scenarios
Strong knowledge of Requirements Engineering (INCOSE, EARS, BDD/Gherkin), with an ability to translate reliability and safety requirements into actionable specifications
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and practical application of Design Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and other reliability engineering techniques
Knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML) or System Modeling Language (SysML) for modeling system behavior, structure, and potential failure modes
Knowledge of Computer Programming Competencies (C++, Python, Java) for developing robust and fault-tolerant software
Familiarity with Automotive Infotainment Systems or other Automotive Domains, including a deep understanding of interfaces, communication protocols, features/functions, architecture, and common failure mechanisms
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Network tools (VehicleSpy, CANalyzer, CANoe, ValueCAN, Ethernet tools)
Knowledge of requirement authoring tools (VSEM System Engineering, DOORS, JAMA, Polarion, etc)
Knowledge of UML/SysML tools (IBM Rational Rhapsody, MagicDraw)
Knowledge of Software Version Control Systems and cloud storage (Git, GitHub)
Knowledge of VSCode
Knowledge of Technical Writing
Knowledge of Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
What we offer:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time