Systems Integration Engineer

About the position

RLE International is seeking additional support for the Mustang Blackbird team, specifically involving tasks related to electrical systems. The role will focus on vehicle electrical systems, on-site support for the XM Mule prototype launch, systems integration, functional testing, initial key off load testing, and root cause analysis of issues. The position requires a strong background in automotive electrical systems and experience in launching new vehicles while working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Software Engineer team to initiate the ECU Software Development Plan and publish the CAN Message List.
• Conduct quality history system integration and electrical electronic system DFMEA cascaded to subsystem and components.
• Evaluate and sign off all device transmittals in VSEM.
• Complete the Generic Power Distribution and Grounding Strategy Assessment and review with System TS.
• Lead efforts to ensure the DCV Logical Schematics are complete and signed off by System Technical Specialist.
• Work with the EDS team to complete initial DCV Physical Schematics.
• Support the development and assessment summary for the Power Supply Charge Margin Battery throughput and Key Off Load Attribute Plans.
• Support the Netcom team in developing the Provisional Message List.
• Support the development of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility test plan.
• Conduct required milestone Technical Design Review with the System Technical Specialist.
• Support on-site XM Mule launch build and root cause build issues.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems.
• 5 years of disciplined team-based problem-solving experience.
• 6 Sigma certification preferred.
• Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford Engineering tools (FEDE, BOM, WERS, GPDS, Bill of Material, FMA, AIMS, 8Ds, FEDE DVP Engineering Sign Off, DFMEA, Six Sigma).
• Experience launching new vehicles and working with a cross-functional team.
• Experience with Vector CAN tools, DET Diagnostic Engineering Tool, multimeter, module software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, bus queries, Radmoon CAN log and data collection, MyCanic vehicle configuration, and VSCS deliverables.