Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Senior Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Systems (E/E Integration & Telematics).
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Systems (E/E Integration & Telematics)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Job Location: Southfield, MI
Work Schedule: On-site
Pay Rate: $63-65 Based on experience.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer responsible for end-to-end ownership of vehicle Electrical & Electronic (E/E) features, with strong focus on telematics, connectivity, and safety-critical systems such as eCall.
The role requires hands-on experience in vehicle system integration, ECU communication, validation support, supplier coordination, and production launch execution across complex vehicle architectures.
The ideal candidate is a hybrid engineer who can bridge system design, vehicle integration, debugging, validation, and release activities while ensuring production readiness and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Integration & Feature Ownership
- Lead integration of vehicle E/E systems across multiple ECUs (TCU, RCM, Gateway, IVI, etc.)
- Define and support system-level interface requirements across CAN, LIN, and Ethernet networks
- Ensure seamless interaction between telematics, safety, diagnostics, and connectivity systems
- Translate feature requirements into system-level implementation and integration plans
2. Telematics & Connected Vehicle Systems
- Support end-to-end validation and integration of telematics features
- Ensure reliable vehicle-to-cloud communication and OTA functionality
- Work on connected services including remote commands, vehicle status, and diagnostics
3. eCall / Safety Feature Ownership
- Support integration and validation of Emergency Call (eCall / NG eCall) systems
- Validate crash signal flow (RCM → TCU → backend/cloud → emergency services)
- Support Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and manual SOS functionality
- Ensure compliance with global eCall regulations and safety requirements
4. Validation, Debugging & Issue Resolution
- Perform system-level debugging using CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, and diagnostic tools
- Analyze CAN, Ethernet, and backend logs to perform root cause analysis
- Support vehicle and bench testing in real-world conditions
- Work closely with validation teams to reproduce and resolve issues
5. Design Release & Production Support
- Own feature readiness from development through production release
- Manage supplier deliverables for ECUs and subsystem components
- Track engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and ensure proper implementation
- Support vehicle launch activities and post-launch issue resolution
6. Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as technical interface for Tier-1 suppliers and internal engineering teams
- Collaborate with:
- Passive safety teams (RCM / crash systems)
- Telematics and connectivity teams
- Cybersecurity and diagnostics teams
- Homologation and regulatory teams
- Drive closure of technical issues across stakeholders
7. Compliance & Standards Support
- Support compliance with eCall regulations:
- Understand Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262 awareness preferred)
- Support homologation and certification activities for global vehicle programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering field
- 5 –10+ years of experience in automotive E/E systems or vehicle integration
- Full cycle product development
- Strong experience in ECU communication and system integration (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)
- Hands-on experience with vehicle-level testing and debugging
- Experience working in OEM or Tier-1 automotive environment
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with telematics, eCall, or safety-critical systems
- Knowledge of RCM, crash systems, or passive safety integration
- Familiarity with tools: DOORS, Jama, Polarion, JIRA, 3DX
- Exposure to cybersecurity or diagnostics in connected vehicles
- Experience supporting vehicle launch programs
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong system thinker with hands-on vehicle integration experience
- Comfortable working across hardware, software, and cloud-connected systems
- Able to debug issues at signal, ECU, and system level
- Experienced in supplier-heavy, cross-functional automotive environments
- Has supported or owned end-to-end feature delivery (not just testing)
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Subrajeet Paul (/) for more details.
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