06/01/2026
This position pays between $36 and $56 per hour.
Senior Design Release Engineer
This role is expected to:
- System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)
- Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems, including: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN), Manual eCall trigger (SOS), and Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
- Define and document feature scope, performance requirements, and regulatory constraints (e.g., EN 15722, ECE R144, NG-eCall standards).
- Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs, RCM, GNSS, and communication modules.
- Lead development of system-level interfaces, including: CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units, Cellular modem interfaces, and PSAP communication protocols
- Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows, including trigger conditions, data packaging, and call establishment timing.
- Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools.
Legacy RCM Support & Integration
- Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic.
- Support bug triage, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems.
- Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures.
- Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities.
- Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems, including: End-to-end call success rate, MSD accuracy and encoding validation, and Network performance under varying conditions
- Ensure compliance with: Regulatory standards (ECE R144, EN 15722, EN 16072, NG-eCall), Regional homologation requirements (EU, UK, other markets), and Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
- Support PSAP simulator testing, certification activities, and homologation submissions.
- Define fault detection, fallback modes, and diagnostics strategies (e.g., no network, GNSS failure, partial MSD).
- Ensure readiness for OTA updates, cybersecurity requirements, and remote diagnostics.
- Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs, connectivity modules, and RCM components.
- Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with: Connectivity and telematics teams (modem, network provisioning); Cybersecurity teams (secure communication, authentication); Diagnostics teams (DTCs, serviceability); and UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior, user alerts, call status feedback)
- Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness.
- Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events.
- Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing.
- Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems.
- Track and report: Feature maturity, Integration risks, and Validation progress
- Lead issue resolution for field and test failures, including root cause and corrective actions.
- Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred
- Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration, preferably in safety or telematics domains.
- Experience with eCall, telematics systems, or crash notification architectures.
- Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems.
- Experience with on-board diagnostics, fault management, and system validation.
- Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach.
- Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems.
Preferred:
- Experience with: EN 15722 (MSD), EN 16072, ECE R144, NG-eCall architectures, and PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes
- Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems
- Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ASPICE
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles
- Experience with requirements tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
- Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration
- Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU, China, North America)
Location: Michigan, MI
Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.micegroups.com), through this careers site posting, or email [email protected] for this position.
Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan.
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