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Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer – Functional Safety, OBD & Aftersales (SME)

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StageUnknownStandardsISO 26262 · ASPICE · AUTOSARIndustryAutomotiveSenioritySeniorRegionMichigan, USWork modeHybridSource year2026Company sizeUnknownRole familySystems safetySegmentOtherEmploymentUnknownEmployerEmployer profile

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Role summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering team shaping the future of automotive propulsion systems. This role sits at the intersection of functional safety, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and aftersales engineering and ensures vehicles meet global regulatory requirements while delivering performance, reliability, and serviceability across the full lifecycle. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will lead system-level requirements, influence critical design decisions, and collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level functional safety, OBD, and aftersales requirements definition for propulsion systems
  • Own the functional safety lifecycle including safety concepts, safety cases, and assessments (ISO 26262Road Vehicles - Functional Safety. Automotive functional safety standard defining ASILAutomotive Safety Integrity Level (A to D) under ISO 26262, derived from severity, exposure, and controllability. Read more levels and the automotive safety lifecycle. Read more)
  • Define and approve diagnostic strategies to ensure regulatory compliance (CARB, Euro 7, UN156)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
  • Drive technical decision-making and mentor engineering team members
  • Ensure serviceability and diagnostic readiness across propulsion system components
  • Technical safety concepts (TSC) and requirements Diagnostic strategies, DTC definitions, and diagnostic matrices
  • Safety analyses (HARAHazard Analysis and Risk Assessment: the concept-phase activity and resulting document that identifies hazards and derives safety goals and integrity targets. Read more, FTA, FMEAFailure Modes and Effects Analysis: a bottom-up method cataloging how components fail and what effects those failures produce. Read more, FMEDAFailure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis: quantitative failure analysis producing safe/dangerous failure rates and diagnostic coverage. Read more)
  • Validation plans and compliance documentation
  • Technical policies and diagnostic specifications
  • Aftersales and serviceability documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
  • Min 8 years of experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
  • Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, UN156, Euro 7)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Advanced engineering degree
  • Experience in powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, electrified)
  • Experience with diagnostic development, calibration tools, or validation (HiL)
  • Familiarity with Agile, ASPICE, or AUTOSAR
  • Experience working with suppliers and global regulatory processes

Standards

  • ISO 26262 Road Vehicles - Functional Safety
  • ASPICE
  • AUTOSAR

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