Position Overview
As the ADAS/AD SW Engineer for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at Porsche Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in driving the software development lifecycle for cutting-edge ADAS solutions. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, including architecture definition, prototyping, testing, and integration of ADAS software into vehicle systems. Furthermore, you are developing SW modules for our in-house suite of SW-tools for route planning and fleet management. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally, you will ensure seamless integration of ADAS software, leveraging partnerships with local startup and tech companies to identify and harness emerging technologies. Specifically focused on the U.S. Market, you will spearhead the development of ADAS functions und tools, aligning closely with customer demands and market trends.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop SW for ADAS functions and SW algorithms for route planning and fleet management, including architecture definition, prototyping, and testing.
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate ADAS software into vehicle systems.
- Identify and leverage emerging technologies for ADAS and AD development in partnering with local startup and tech companies.
- Establish and maintain regular communication channels with development teams located in Europe to foster seamless information exchange and collaboration throughout the ADAS software development process.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in ADAS technology to inform future development efforts.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define, scope, prioritize, and successfully deliver major ADAS software initiatives that span multiple teams and organizations within Porsche Engineering.
- Support cross-functional teams including Systems, Software, Feature, Suppliers, V&V, and Quality to define and execute development plans, ensuring timely software delivery with the highest quality standards.
- Facilitate the resolution of technical issues or lead discussions to explore solution options, ensuring timely decision-making and progress towards project goals.
- Communicate project status to a broad stakeholder and leadership community, emphasizing schedule risks and developing recovery plans in case of project delays.
- Proactively utilize work management tools such as Confluence, Gitlab, JIRA, and Project Management Tools to make plans and status visible to leadership, and to strategize contingency plans and options.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with and knowledge of automotive systems and vehicle architecture within large automotive groups
- Experience in prototyping and testing ADAS solutions in a real-world environment.
- Experience with SW-development and data analysis
- Strong communication skills; ability to present complex subject matter to a wide range of audiences
- Business fluent in English and German
Preferred qualifications include:
- Advanced degree in Informatics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years of automotive industry experience in an engineering or related role
- Good knowledge of vehicle topology and bus systems (CAN, OABR, Flexray…) and communication protocols
- Experience with route planning algorithm and automated fleet management
- Ideal candidates are tenacious, persistent, well-organized, flexible to adapt to various forms of challenges, process oriented and work well within a group
- Percentage of required travel: <15% (domestic business trips, Europe)
- Schedule/Shift: 5:30,6:00am - afternoon
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable with physical exertion for 3 – 5 hour intervals
- Comfortable standing and walking for 3 – 5 hour intervals
- Ability to travel long distances in aircraft or via automobile (5+ hours)
- This job operates in a test bench and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift.
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