Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

ADAS Software Design Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for an ADAS Software Design Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is seeking a detail-oriented, systems-focused partner to join our team. This role is tailored for a professional who excels in managing system requirements, working on DRBFM processes, and driving follow-up closure tasks from our stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager in IVS, the person in this role will support the IVS department's objective to design and evaluate the next generation of automated driving systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working alongside ADS development engineers to design ADS systems and software logic in C/C++.
• Complete logic development by making design requirements, confirming/testing logic, and ensuring quality and all safety concepts into software design.
• Lead the DRBFM review process to proactively identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
• Coordinate closely with counterparts (internal and external) to monitor and ensure timely closure of critical tasks.
• Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for internal items.
• Act as a key liaison with external holders, ensuring clear and effective communication across all parties.
• Provide oversight on software integration to ensure that software components align with overall system requirements.
• Identify gaps in current processes and propose standardized, sustainable improvements to boost system reliability and efficiency.
• Work on code.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in systems-level roles, particularly in managing system requirements, executing DRBFM processes, and coordinating follow-up tasks.
• Prior exposure to the automotive or a similar technical industry
• Spec and requirements writing and software documentation
• Experience developing software in a team setting, creating pull requests, conducting peer reviews
• CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols knowledge
• Understanding of software principles and integration to effectively collaborate with technical teams. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.