Systems Engineer, Vehicle

• Develop and document system-level technical specifications for vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with business, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Lead the definition and decomposition of requirements from the vehicle level down to subsystem and component levels
• Create and maintain detailed system architecture documentation, interface definitions, and design traceability matrices
• Author, review, and manage requirements and test plans for vehicle-level systems and subsystems, ensuring full traceability through the product lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers — to ensure systems integrate cohesively and meet all performance targets
• Conduct design reviews and verification activities, ensuring system behavior meets defined requirements
• Support validation and testing efforts, including data analysis, issue resolution, and test report documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards
• Participate in benchmarking activities to evaluate competitor systems and identify innovation opportunities

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Bring 5+ years of experience in systems engineering within the automotive or related high-tech industry
• Demonstrate deep understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, traceability, and validation
• Familiar with industry standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), ASPICE, and other automotive quality frameworks
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.)
• Knowledge of software and digital communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and their specifications
• Experience with hands-on device or subsystem testing and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment

Exposure to high-voltage systems and safety standards is a plus

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens