Automotive System Engineer - Novi, MI

Role: Automotive System Engineer – QNX & Android

Position Count: 1  (SCON / FTE)

Location: Harman, 30001 Cabot Dr, Novi, MI 48377, USA

Duration: 6 months (2026/Nov/15 ~ 2027/May/15)

Position Overview:

System Engineer with 8-10 years of experience in Automotive Infotainment (IVI) systems based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and QNX platforms. Responsible for system analysis, feature definition, requirements management, integration, and debugging of infotainment solutions. Works closely with architecture, development, validation, and OEM teams to drive issue resolution, ensure system quality, and support successful delivery of vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage OEM/customer requirements for Android and QNX-based IVI systems, ensuring alignment with product and vehicle requirements.
• Support system integration, feature bring-up, and end-to-end validation across IVI domains such as HMI, Connectivity, Multimedia, Projection, and Vehicle Services.
• Investigate, debug, and drive resolution of system-level issues by collaborating with architecture, development, and validation teams.
• Perform log analysis, root cause identification, defect triaging, and impact assessment for complex technical issues.
• Ensure requirements traceability, change management, and compliance with ASPICE and project quality processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to track feature delivery, risks, dependencies, and technical milestones.

Required Technical Skills

• Product development experience on Android, QNX and Linux platforms
• Knowledge of BSP adaptation, Linux kernel drivers, device tree configurations, and hardware bring-up in Android, QNX/Linux platforms
• Expertise in software architecture patterns, system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience in debugging system level issues like blank screens, system resets, Audio loss, Performance, KPI
• Strong expertise in Android HAL architecture and customization across Audio, Bluetooth, Display, Camera, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), and Power domains.
• Experience in developing, integrating, and debugging HIDL/AIDL-based HAL implementations.
• Expertise in Vehicle HAL (VHAL) integration for vehicle signals, diagnostics, HVAC, power management, and body controls
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, diagnostics (UDS), and vehicle integration concepts.
• Experience with middleware frameworks, IPC mechanisms, and service-oriented architectures.
• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, SOME/IP, and vehicle communication protocols.

Development & Engineering Tools

Experience with several of the following is desirable:

• Android Studio, AOSP Build System, Gradle
• Git, Gerrit, GitHub, GitLab
• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines
• Jira, Confluence
• SonarQube, Coverity, Static Analysis Tools
• Vector CANoe, CANalyzer
• Wireshark, Logcat, Perfetto, Systrace
• Docker, Linux Development Environment
• CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy
• Android ADB, Logcat, Bug Reports, Systrace
• TestRail, ALM
• Lauterbach Trace32
• HIL/SIL environments

Education & Experience

• Experience working with global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and distributed engineering teams.
• Proven experience delivering production Automotive IVI programs based on Android and QNX platforms.
• 8 to 10 years of software development experience with at least 5+ years in Automotive IVI architecture.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.

Key Competencies

• Good understanding of automotive software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Strong collaboration in cross-functional and global teams.
• Quality-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• System Architecture & Technical Leadership
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Mentoring & Team Leadership
• Risk Assessment & Decision Making
• Customer & Quality Focus
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
• Strong understanding of automotive quality processes
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with system, hardware, cybersecurity, functional-safety, and validation teams.

Role Summary

Architect and drive next-generation Automotive IVI platforms by leveraging deep expertise in Android and QNX ecosystems. Lead system design, platform integration, performance optimization, and technical governance while enabling successful program delivery across multiple vehicle platforms