Systems Engineer​/Architect – Body Controls

Location

Northville, USA

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier and part of the FORVIA Group. The company focuses on high‑performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics, and its Lifecycle Solutions Business Group provides a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With over 36,500 employees in more than 125 locations worldwide, FORVIA HELLA generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

System Engineer – Body Controls

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

• Govern System 3 and 4 processes as per ASPICE with support from SW and HW architects, system analysts and the requirements manager.
• Assist with the creation of the System Architectural Design Specification based on customer and system‑level requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware electrical, software, mechanical design and testing, to define the system architecture and its interfaces.
• Perform technical risk management for the overall product as system of interest (SOI), its elements and components without losing perspective of the vehicle architecture.
• Support new program acquisition and current program redesign changes. Plan and oversee system‑level integration and testing with support from the overall test manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or similar; self‑motivated engineer with a systems mindset and strong sense of responsibility.
• 5+ years of accumulated relevant experience in automotive ECU development under HW electrical, software, mechanical and test disciplines, preferably in Body Products: BCM, CCU, CCM, SCM, DSM, Zone Controllers, etc.
• Great modeling skills to analyze needs‑and‑wants, formal requirements, and use‑cases.
• Excellent communication and human interaction skills to collaborate with local and international, intercultural stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to analyze complex systems and abstract perspectives to simplify communication with stakeholders.
• Interest, ability and willingness to collaborate in‑person in the Detroit metropolitan area and travel domestically and internationally.

• 5+ years leading the architectural development of automotive embedded products.
• Prior exposure to positional topics and tools such as AUTOSAR, ASPICE, Functional Safety, Cyber Security, FMEA.
• Experience with CAN/Vector tools and Matlab.
• INCOSE CSEP or equivalent.

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours.
• Industry‑leading health benefits program.
• Lucrative PTO policy.
• Competitive 401(k) matching.
• Extensive career and training opportunities.
• Annual bonuses.
• On‑campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services.
• Team and company‑wide events.
• And much more!

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req
17076.