ADAS Systems and Software Engineer II
The ADAS Systems and Software Engineer II supports cross-functional engineering activities focused on advanced driver assistance systems, embedded software, and vehicle system integration. This role involves analyzing complex system behaviors, coordinating supplier deliverables, validating system requirements, and supporting testing and validation efforts to ensure high-quality automotive system performance. Collaboration with global teams, including Japan-based stakeholders, and managing technical projects are key aspects of this onsite contract position.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an experienced ADAS Systems and Software Engineer II for a 12-month W2 contract (possibility of extension) based in Ann Arbor, MI (onsite). This role supports cross-functional development, system integration, and vehicle-level validation for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Compensation: $51/hour (W2) — no benefits included.
What You’ll Do
- Support cross-functional engineering activities across software, control units, sensors, system integration, vehicle validation, and benchmarking.
- Analyze complex system behavior across software, controller, network, vehicle, and supplier interfaces to identify root causes and define technical countermeasures.
- Coordinate and track supplier technical deliverables: requirements alignment, issue resolution, schedules, validation status, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders (including Japan-based teams and suppliers) to support development milestones, technical reviews, and program decisions.
- Define, review, and validate system and software requirements for controllers, vehicle functions, diagnostics, interfaces, and performance targets.
- Support software/hardware simulation, bench, and vehicle testing activities through test planning, data analysis, defect review, and validation reporting.
- Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen execution, product quality, and capability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 2 years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2 years in automotive engineering involving ADAS, embedded software, controls, systems integration, or related areas.
- Minimum 2 years experience leading technical projects, workstreams, cross-functional teams, or supplier-driven development.
- Hands-on experience with controllers, embedded software, system requirements, vehicle networks (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), diagnostics, software/hardware simulation, bench testing, or vehicle-level validation.
- Experience with vehicle troubleshooting, data collection, validation, and issue resolution.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% and work overtime as needed.
- Ability to join occasional evening conference calls.
- Motor vehicle record that meets company standards.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- 5+ years of automotive engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting ADAS, automated driving, embedded software, or vehicle systems integration programs.
- Experience with AUTOSAR, calibration tools, requirements-management tools, or vehicle data analysis platforms.
- Functional safety experience (ISO 26262) or relevant process improvement certifications (e.g., ASPICE, PMP).
- Direct experience collaborating with Japan-based OEMs or suppliers; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
Role Details
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI — onsite
- Employment type: Contractor (W2)
- Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)
- Rate: $51.00 per hour (W2) — no benefits, holiday, or vacation provided
- Travel: Up to ~20% domestic and international, as required
Why This Role?
- Work on ADAS systems with a cross-functional global engineering team.
- Hands-on systems and vehicle-level validation experience.
- Opportunity to influence supplier deliverables and system readiness for production.
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