Sr. ADAS Release Engineer

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced ADAS Release Engineer to join our growing team. Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space. Our technology is designed to deliver the most reliable and most efficient low cost-of-ownership electric vehicle on the market.

The Sr. ADAS Release Engineer will develop the requirements and manage the Tier 1 suppliers for Front Camera module and other features listed in the Program Description Letter. This Engineer will report to the Manager, Electrical Hardware and Accessories and will be responsible for driving the development of the electrical ADAS requirements for all the Slate battery electric vehicles. The Engineer will be challenged to develop unique solutions for camera systems for a non-traditional vehicle.

Responsibilities will be broad in scope and complex requiring creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills. This is a hands-on position that will also require leadership of Tier 1 suppliers.

• Release the control module(s) Part Numbers in the Product Lifecycle Management system and maintain release levels as the design matures.
• Review hardware design with cross functional teams to ensure the hardware meets requirements.
• Develop and document test plans for the required front camera module.
• Lead DFMEA reviews to identify technical risks and drive the controls logic to improve detection and reduce potential failures of the design.
• Train technicians and troubleshooters on the theory of operations and controls logic behind each sub-system and component.
• Work with HIL/SIL Validation Engineers to develop test plans to ensure the design meets program requirements. Iterate as issues are uncovered.
• Implement and maintain cyber-security best practices to ensure robust customer and corporation protection over the lifecycle.
• Utilize LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics or Computer Software Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred.

• 5 years relevant experience
• Hands on / detail oriented
• Comfortable working with low voltage and high voltage systems
• Excellent communication
• Team building and relationship building skills
• Specific experience including Opened and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controller, ECUs, etc.
• Low voltage components such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc.
• High voltage components such as DCDC, motor and inverter, battery, and on-board charger, etc.
• CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocol
• MATLAB, Simulink, and State flowchart 8D, five whys, and fishbone process to diagnose complex issues
• Industry standards such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, NEC, etc.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual) $ - $ USD

Annual Additional…