Assistant systems engineer job description

Vehicle Dynamics Systems Development Engineer - ADAS Systems

What Makes Honda The Best?

Are you an innovator? Honda's core values are what make our company unique.

• Dreams:The Power of Dreams mentality drives our team to create intelligent products that enhance mobility and increase the joy in people's lives.
• Joy and Passion: The joy we experience at Honda is fueled by our dreams and passion.
• Challenging Spirit:Honda's challenging spirit pushes us to set and reach ambitious goals. Honda is voluntarily reducing 50% of carbon dioxide emissions in our products by 2050 and developing technology to reduce the number of collisions to zero by 2040.
• Respect for the individual: This core value pushes our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively on a team.

If your goals and values are at the same speed as Honda's, we want you to join our team!

Job Purpose:

The Vehicle Dynamics Systems Development Engineer (ADAS Systems) will coordinate/perform a full range of test/development activities relevant to departmental and organizational needs while correlating with 4MOC/HGRx counterparts, international engineering teams as well as external vendors and customers. The associate will assume PIC (Person-in-Charge) responsibility for specific ADAS technologies and corollary testing within a development project(s), as well as lead/mentor junior engineers within the group.

Key Accountabilities Breakdown:

• 30% - Responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Acceleration and Deceleration control functions, as well as tuning vehicle control systems.
• 20% - Develop the functional requirements related to CAN interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development, working with the system supplier to lead the integration of these functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions.
• 20& - Roles include project management activities, overseeing the testing of the related vehicle systems, negotiating the hardware and software interfaces to integrate the system into the vehicle, instrumenting and troubleshooting vehicles for testing, analyzing test data, recommending solutions for test failures, determining root cause(s) and leading/coaching/mentoring junior engineers within the group as a Lead PIC (person in charge) for development projects.
• 20% -Manage development projects/schedules, coordinate with corollary departments/suppliers and research new technologies and market trends
• 10% -Creating and presenting technical documents/reports, including comprehensive root cause analysis when required

Essential Function and Requirements:

• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics, steering control functions and experience for tuning vehicle control systems
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, function validation, Diagnostics, and CAN structures.
• Hands on mechanical ability / Understanding of Vehicle systems
• Analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose solutions to those issues.
• Some travel domestic and internationally should be expected to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers' engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre-production launch timings.
• Valid driver's license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds.
• PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CANalyzer, CANape and other technical software)
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the willingness to pro-actively seek out information from others and convert concepts into specific requirements.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and Vector CAN tools is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical hardware fundamentals and software development process
• Strong presentation skills

Required Education:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR Controls Engineering.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.

We care about our associates and their wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive total compensation
• 401k Plan with company contributions
• Flexible and valuable insurance plans
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Onsite automobile service center and wellness center
• Development to further your career
• Discount on Honda products
• Paid time off and paid holidays