Functional Systems Engineer

1ST-RECRUIT LLC, An E-Verified Company

Palo Alto, CA0–7 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

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New grads and up to 7 years
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GitProject managementPythonCMATLABCircuit design
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On-site in Palo Alto
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Job Title: Functional Systems Engineer (Vehicle Access Systems Engineering)

About the Role

  • Senior Functional Systems Engineer role focusing on Advanced EV Development within Vehicle Access Systems Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive to implementation complex and cross-functional features and functions.
  • Create and execute component and system level test procedures.
  • Apply systems engineering fundamentals to automotive concepts.
  • Work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team.
  • Employ a systems approach to design and development with a desire for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Experience and working knowledge of systems development, electrical architecture, functional architecture, and system integration.
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
  • Experience using Git in a collaborative development workflow.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals.
  • Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Expert in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
  • Experience with embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, IQ-FMEA, and similar.
  • Experience with cryptography, cybersecurity, certificate/key exchanges, and similar.
  • Experience with near-field communication (NFC), Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE), and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies.

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