Electrical Engineer Job Southfield area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Position: Electrical Engineer 3
Role:
Electrical Engineer 3 - (6953-1)

Location:

Southfield, MI (Only Locals Preferred)

Duration:
Initial 6 months contract with strong possibility of extension

Role Overview:

As a Senior Design Release Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems, with a strong emphasis on system architecture, connectivity, integration, and regulatory compliance.
You will be the Feature Owner for Emergency Call Systems (eCall/NG-eCall), Minimum Set of Data (MSD), and Crash-triggered communication workflows, responsible for defining, developing, and validating these features within a complex vehicle ecosystem.
This role also includes support and sustaining responsibility for legacy Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems, ensuring continued robustness, regulatory compliance, and integration with next-generation eCall solutions. This position requires cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, connectivity, and compliance domains.

Key Responsibilities:

System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)
Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems, including:
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN)
Manual eCall trigger (SOS)
Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
Define and document feature scope, performance requirements, and regulatory constraints (e.g., EN 15722, ECE R144, NG-eCall standards).
Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs, RCM, GNSS, and communication modules.
Lead development of system-level interfaces, including:
CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units
Cellular modem interfaces and PSAP communication protocols
Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows, including trigger conditions, data packaging, and call establishment timing.
Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools.

Legacy RCM Support & Integration:

Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic.
Support bug triage, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems.
Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures.
Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities.

Safety, Compliance & Validation:

Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems, including:
End-to-end call success rate
MSD accuracy and encoding validation
Network performance under varying conditions
Ensure compliance with:
Regulatory standards (ECE R144, EN 15722, EN 16072, NG-eCall)
Regional homologation requirements (EU, UK, other markets)
Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
Support PSAP simulator testing, certification activities, and homologation submissions.
Define fault detection, fallback modes, and diagnostics strategies (e.g., no network, GNSS failure, partial MSD).
Ensure readiness for OTA updates, cybersecurity requirements, and remote diagnostics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs, connectivity modules, and RCM components.
Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution.
Coordinate with:
Connectivity and telematics teams (modem, network provisioning)
Cybersecurity teams (secure communication, authentication)
Diagnostics teams (DTCs, serviceability)
UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior, user alerts, call status feedback)
Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness.
Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events.

Program Execution:

Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing.
Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems.
Track and report:
Feature maturity
Integration risks
Validation progress
Lead issue resolution for field and test failures, including root cause and corrective actions.
Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery.

Qualifications:

Required:

Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems…