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Senior Systems Engineer, Function Owner (f/m/d)

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Aptiv

Senior Systems Engineer, Function Owner (f/m/d)

Stuttgart, Germany

Join our Innovative Team

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Want to join us?

The Feature Function Owner role is a customer-facing role that requires a deep technical understanding while at the same time requiring the soft skills needed to interface with customers and other stakeholders. You will be part of the systems team and responsible for your specific feature function, working together with all internal and external development teams in order to ensure that we deliver the best system possible.

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Your Tasks:

  • Owning the assigned feature function(s)
  • Be the interface for the customer as well as internal stakeholders
  • Responsible for customer requirements analysis, derivation and creation of system requirements, break-down of the requirements to the software development team
  • Part of Agile development environment: Planning and supporting the development teams with expertise and knowledge during the sprints
  • Independently follow the technical development of your feature function
  • Support the development team in the development and testing of the software
  • Testing your system in the vehicle to verify that your feature function works as expected, verify bug reports, and analyze the function performance
  • Through close teamwork with software and system engineers, project managers, and external customers, actively prioritize and solve issues that may occur in the function
  • Continuously follow up to make sure your function is delivered to the customer with the agreed scope on time.
  • Work globally, across the Europe countries, Asia and North America - role might involve international and intercontinental travels multiple times a year
  • Assuring algorithm quality via sound design, requirement and comprehensive verification and validation according to Aptiv process and industry standards
  • Facilitate and Improving continuously development support factors, e.g., simulation tools and testing environment
  • Leading troubleshooting and root-causing issues for ongoing and upcoming programs and projects

Your Background:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in electronics, telecommunication, robotics, software engineering, computer science, or equivalent
  • Relevant job experience, ideally 10+ years.
  • Proven leadership skills and good judgment regarding systems and software
  • Professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Nice to have

  • Experience of systems design within User Experience
  • Experience in the automotive and/or truck industry development (ISO26262, Regulations, etc.)
  • Experience working in an agile development environment
  • Experience working in a requirements management tool, such as Polarion, Doors, etc.
  • Intermediate to strong programming skills in Matlab, Python or C/C++
  • Understanding of product and software development process
  • Experience working with communication protocols, such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet
  • Knowledge of vector tools, such as CANoe, CANalyzer and CANape

Aptiv Benefits:

  • In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of vacation and overtime compensation
  • A secure, permanent employment relationship awaits you with the opportunity to continually develop internally; also in an international environment
  • Access to internal and external training, coaching and certifications allows you to continue your education
  • We particularly recognize innovation and excellence
  • A very international, collegial environment and collaboration with technical experts at eye level awaits you
  • You have the opportunity to get involved in CSR activities
  • At Aptiv you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility in partnership with almost all global OEMs using state-of-the-art technology (e.g. e-mobility and autonomous driving).

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Client-provided location(s): 70 Stuttgart, Germany
Job ID: Aptiv-J000678915
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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