Vehicle Instrumentation Engineer

Vehicle Instrumentation Engineer
Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience business unit is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance the safety and convenience of vehicle systems. As a Vehicle Instrumentation Engineer you will play a critical role in designing and developing cutting-edge software systems that enable Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience solutions.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that improve the safety and convenience of vehicle systems, we encourage you to apply for this Senior Software Engineer position within Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience business unit.
Your Role
The Aptiv "Vehicle Instrumentation Center" team performs the instrumentation, build, and support of prototype active safety vehicles. The successful candidate for this role has a self-starting mentality, deep technical knowledge of the integration of automotive sensors and electronics, can influence and accept direction from other technicians and engineers, and enjoys working hands-on with prototype vehicles. In your daily job you will:

• Provide input and direction regarding all aspects of prototype Vehicle Instrumentation builds including but not limited to:

• Component specification, selection, testing, and configuration
• Sensor bracket design and fabrication
• Wiring harness fabrication
• Vehicle teardown and rebuild (especially interior and exterior trim)
• Installation of sensors, brackets, power distribution, communications wiring, computers, and other components
• Lead and perform all aspects of prototype Vehicle Instrumentation support including but not limited to:
• Vehicle instrumentation checkout to prove sensor and datalogging functionality and reliability for development / test vehicles
• Vehicle and system diagnostics including CAN, Flexray, Ethernet, and SerDes
• Flashing software to sensors and ECUs, calibration of ADAS vehicle sensors such as lidar, radar, and cameras
• Assist engineering teams with ADAS vehicle system testing issues

Your Background
Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• 2-year technical degree or certification in related technical field (such as automotive)
• 5+ years of experience working with automotive electronics and sensors in an OEM service or R&D/Engineering environment
• Vehicle exterior and interior removal and replacement experience
• Vehicle systems wiring experience
• Interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a positive approach to challenge
• Cross functional interests, ambitious and self-driven
• Adaptive, comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to effectively manage several projects at once
• Strong soft skills: skilled networking creation, influencing skills, constantly learning, positive and ownership profile

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.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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