Sr. System Integration Engineer

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact. ​​The MBRDNA Autonomous Driving Team is looking for motivated and passionate engineers who will help to integrate our ADAS software package into Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Our Team is working with global teams and partners to create SW Packages that can be rolled out to a large fleet of development vehicles all over the world. This Team is responsible for providing development and pre-production vehicles. Furthermore, we are supporting the pre-production vehicle phase until the products reach the end-customer. Your role is to develop, verify and document software packages to use them for V&V activities. This involves flashing ECUs, verifying vehicle readiness, and performing test drives. The role requires troubleshooting and debugging issues on software and signal level. We expect you to coordinate with the global team on a day-to-day basis and drive topics individually. You will get the chance to experience the next generation Mercedes-Benz ADAS Systems along its way to the customer.​ **Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.** ### Job Responsibilities: - ​​​​Perform hardware and firmware integration for the next generation prototypes and fleet vehicles on development PCs and ECUs.​ - System debugging during integration and deployment of interfaces and connections (Ethernet, SW Interfaces, Sensor connections, …) - Lead root cause analysis across complex signal chain. - Lead signal level analysis on Bus Level using CANoe or other tools. - Collaboration with international development teams and other external and internal partners to increase working efficiency. - Develop technical understanding of signal architecture between ECUs. - Develop technical understanding of SW Architecture within ADAS ECU. - Participate in test drives to experience our product firsthand to understand current problems. ​​ ### Minimum Qualifications: - ​​Degree in Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Physics, Electric or related fields. - 7+ years of relevant work experience.​ - ​​Experience in ADAS Development and knowledge about state-of-the-Art L2 and L2+ ADAS functions. - Advanced coding skills in console application script languages (Python, bash, ansible, bazel, …). - Advanced analytical problem-solving skills, ability to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems. - Experience with E/E integration and signal tracing as well as automotive communication protocols (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, …). - Knowledge about ADAS sensors like Camera, Radar and Lidar. - Experience with tools to debug automotive interfaces (e.g. Vector Tools, CANoe, …). - Effective communication skills, ability to formulate thoughts and ideas precisely in verbal and written form. - Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing boundary conditions. - International travel is required, especially to Germany.​ - Ability to get in and out of sedan sized vehicles regularly. - Ability to stand for long periods of time working at a vehicle or testing benches. - ​​Valid US Driver License​. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience with automotive systems and debug tool - Experience with international projects - Excellent communication skills - Curious, self-motivated, and excited about solving open-ended challenges at Mercedes-Benz ​