Vehicle Access Sr. Engineer

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry.

Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade and our organization is seeking high potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience.

Basic Scopes of work:

Vehicle Access Development:

• Lead the design/development of the following Vehicle Access devices/systems: RF receiver modules, RF transmitter key fob, ignition start/stop button, digital key systems
• Validate the interfaces with other vehicle components
• Utilize system design approaches to meet and improve the functional requirements of Vehicle Access systems
• Interface with Tier-1 suppliers to track program timing and deliverables
• Support module validation for assigned hardware and software
• Support manufacturing builds at both supplier facilities and Stellantis vehicle assembly plants
• Meet all vehicle program milestones and conduct all releasing processes within Stellantis related to the component and its interface within the vehicle

Regulatory / Certifications:

• Support the Vehicle Development team with certifications and compliance for owned components

CAD/Packaging:

• Support the module development teams in packaging their modules with multiple vehicle lines
• Locate modules in vehicle, understand and communicate conflicts to module engineers & vehicle designers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Vehicle Access component development & releasing
• Expertise in CAN, LIN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies
• Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer or CANoe) related to CAN/CAN-FD vehicle bus networking protocols
• Familiarity with encryption algorithms, secure key management, and authentication protocols.
• Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and related automotive cybersecurity standards.
• Reading and interpreting Electrical Engineering schematics and system level block diagrams
• Experience with vehicle level validation
• Reviewing software code and test methods/reports
• Identifying the gaps that reduce system cost varying from component to process systems
• Experience with product development of passive entry, passive start, Digital Key Systems, or Remote Key Entry (RKE)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Vehicle Access systems and component development & releasing
• Proven track record in RF design and secure communication systems
• Knowledge of digital key ecosystems and smartphone integration.
• Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity frameworks