Technical Program Manager; TPM - EE​/SW Integration & Release - On-site

IAV is offering exciting opportunities to join dynamic teams with exposure to top tier projects! IAV Group is an engineering and technical consultancy servicing the global automotive industry with approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and more than 40 years of experience. As a recognized leader in the specification, design, development, validation and production launch of advanced vehicle and powertrain systems, IAV Automotive Engineering deploys a leading team of technical experts, engineering tools and program processes from its North American Headquarters in Novi, Michigan.

IAV is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in Electrical/Electronic (EE) systems integration and embedded software integration for modern vehicle platforms. This role blends strong technical depth with program leadership, ensuring seamless integration of ECUs, vehicle networks, and software stacks while meeting functional, safety, and quality requirements.

The TPM will drive vehicle-level system integration, coordinate embedded software releases, and ensure readiness across prototype, validation, and production milestones.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions from concept through production while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

At IAV, you'll be part of a global leader in automotive engineering. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Join us in driving the future of mobility.

• Lead EE/SW integration across prototype, pre-production, and production builds
• Align integration and testing deliverables with key milestones (e.g., VFF, PVS, vehicle launch gates)
• Ensure all deliverables are completed, reviewed, and approved at each development milestone
• Communicate integration readiness metrics to stakeholders and leadership

• Manage integration of ECUs, networks, and embedded software stacks
• Review ECU software releases for feature completeness and backward compatibility
• Oversee boot loader, flashing, and software update processes (OTA/UDS)
• Coordinate change management and version control (e.g., Git, SVN, PTC tools)

• Lead network bring-up and issue resolution across CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Automotive Ethernet
• Ensure alignment of ICDs and network description files (DBC, LDF, FIBEX, ARXML)
• Oversee diagnostics validation, DTC testing, and UDS implementation
• Monitor network load, power consumption, timing, sleep/wake behavior

• Coordinate integration testing across SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), Lab cars, mules, and full vehicle systems
• Drive test automation and regression testing using dSPACE, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS LABCAR, NI Veri Stand
• Ensure traceability of test results to system and software requirements

• Own issue tracking tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.) and drive root cause resolution
• Lead FMEA/DFMEA activities for integration-related risks
• Prepare and present gate review documentation including risk assessments and maturity status

• Partner with Software engineers, Systems engineers, Calibration teams, Validation teams, Suppliers
• Coordinate dependencies across :500 vehicle functions and zonal ECUs
• Support testing across various platforms (HILs, SILs, lab cars, vehicles)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7-10 years of OEM or Tier 1 automotive industry experience
• Strong knowledge of vehicle EE architecture and ECU software stacks
• Expertise in automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Flex Ray, Automotive Ethernet, A2B, LVDS
• Proficiency in diagnostics (UDS, ISO 14229) and diagnostic tools
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for plant and control model development
• Hands‑on experience with HIL systems (dSPACE Control Desk,…