System Engineer; Vehicle Interface Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Help Build the Future of Connected Vehicle Technology

FORVIA is a global automotive technology leader combining the strengths of Faurecia and HELLA to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions. As we continue to expand our Systems Engineering capability in North America, we are seeking a System Engineer to join our growing team.

This role is focused on the development of embedded automotive systems and requires an engineer who can think beyond individual components to understand the complete product. You'll work across hardware, electronics, software, validation, functional safety, and cybersecurity teams to develop next-generation automotive technologies from concept through production.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with customers, and translating requirements into robust system architectures.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

What You'll Do

Lead systems engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development through production launch.
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into system requirements, specifications, and architectures.
Develop and manage requirements for hardware and software-based automotive products.
Create and maintain system architectures and support requirements decomposition across multiple subsystems.
Collaborate with hardware, software, validation, cybersecurity, and functional safety teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Support customer discussions, technical reviews, RFQs, and proposal activities.
Participate in system-level design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, and technical problem-solving activities.
Work directly with OEM customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on product expectations and development objectives.
Support compliance with automotive development standards including ISO 26262, ASPICE, and Cybersecurity requirements.
Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to drive product quality and successful program execution.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, automotive electronics, or related product development disciplines.
Experience developing and managing requirements for embedded electronic products.
Experience working across hardware and software development teams.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methods, and best practices.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams. /li

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting embedded automotive products such as:

Infotainment systems (IVI)
Displays
Instrument clusters
Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS)
Radar systems
ADAS technologies
Other embedded automotive electronic products

Additional experience that will help you succeed:

SysML, UML, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
IBM DOORS, DOORS NG, Rhapsody, EWM
JIRA and Confluence
System Architecture and Requirements Engineering
Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
ASPICEAutomotive Cybersecurity
DFMEA and systems-level risk analysis
What Makes You Successful

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who can move comfortably between product domains and work across multiple engineering disciplines.

You are:

Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments
Customer-focused and collaborative
Able to balance technical depth with a broader system perspective
Effective at bringing together diverse teams to solve complex problems

What we can do for you

At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence,…