System Engineer - Drive-by-Wire (DBW) Systems

Job Description

Job Description

System Engineer – Drive-by-Wire (DBW) Systems

Req ID: 533637
Company / Legal Entity: LTTS Dell Offsite Centre
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Office: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employee Type: Salaried / Permanent
Openings: 1
Experience Level: 0–0 Years
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Job Summary

We are seeking a System Engineer – Drive-by-Wire (DBW) Systems to support the development of next-generation autonomous hauling and machine-control systems .

The role will focus on system architecture, requirements engineering, interface definition, system integration, validation, diagnostics, and functional safety . The engineer will work closely with software, hardware, controls, autonomy, and validation teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable DBW solutions for advanced vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Requirements

• Define system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) .
• Develop and maintain system requirements and requirements traceability.
• Lead requirements decomposition and allocation across software, controls, electrical, and vehicle subsystems.
• Participate in technical and design reviews.
• Manage system-level risks and technical dependencies.

Functional Safety & System Analysis

• Perform system-level analysis including:
• • FMEA
  • STPA
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Safety Assessments
• Support functional safety activities and compliance with ISO 26262 and related engineering processes.
• Define fail-safe strategies, watchdog mechanisms, diagnostics, and fault-management approaches.

DBW & Vehicle Integration

• Integrate steering, braking, propulsion, chassis, hoist, auxiliary, and autonomy interface functions .
• Support ECU and subsystem integration for drive-by-wire and autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Analyze system behavior and performance across vehicle-level operating conditions.
• Support calibration, tuning, deployment, and on-machine validation at proving grounds and customer locations.

Communication & Diagnostics

• Define and analyze vehicle communication architectures using CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, and Automotive Ethernet .
• Support diagnostic implementation and troubleshooting.
• Work with protocols and technologies such as UDS, OBD-II, XCP/CCP, SOME/IP, and DoIP .
• Analyze network communication, faults, and system-level diagnostic issues.

Verification & Validation

• Coordinate SIL, HIL, fault-injection, integration, and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Develop and maintain verification and validation artifacts.
• Investigate system failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Drive corrective actions through resolution and verification.
• Support system acceptance and milestone assessments.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with software, hardware, controls, autonomy, validation, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Communicate technical requirements and system-level issues to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Participate in customer and technical discussions.
• Maintain requirements, verification artifacts, risk registers, and compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, system integration, diagnostics, and validation .
• Experience or academic/project exposure to functional safety, FMEA, STPA, V&V, or system troubleshooting .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering , or a related technical discipline.

Technical Skills

Systems Engineering

• System Architecture
• Requirements Management
• DOORS
• Requirements Traceability
• Requirements Decomposition
• ICD Development
• System Integration
• Technical Reviews
• Risk Management

Functional Safety & Validation

• FMEA
• STPA
• Hazard Analysis
• ISO 26262
• SIL / HIL
• Fault Injection
• Verification & Validation
• Vehicle Validation

Drive-by-Wire & Autonomous Systems

• Drive-by-Wire Systems
• Autonomous Vehicle Integration
• Machine Control Systems
• ECU Integration
• Calibration & Tuning
• Diagnostics
• Safety-Critical Controls

Communication Networks

• CAN / CAN FD
• SAE J1939
• LIN
• FlexRay
• UDS
• OBD-II
• XCP / CCP
• SOME/IP
• DoIP
• Automotive Ethernet
• TCP/IP
• UDP
• IPv4 / IPv6
• Network Diagnostics & Analysis

AUTOSAR & Embedded Platforms

• AUTOSAR Classic
• AUTOSAR Adaptive
• MCAL
• BSW
• RTE
• COM Stack
• Diagnostic Stack – DEM/DCM
• CAN/Ethernet Stack
• ECU Configuration
• Embedded C/C++
• RTOS

Tools & Engineering Quality

• MATLAB / Simulink
• Vector CANoe
• CANalyzer
• CANape
• vTESTstudio
• CANdb++
• Lauterbach Trace32
• Wireshark
• Git
• Polyspace
• Coverity
• PC-Lint
• MISRA C/C++
• ASPICE

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an entry-level or early-career Systems Engineer with a strong foundation in embedded systems, vehicle controls, requirements engineering, and system-level testing. Candidates with academic, internship, co-op, or project experience involving automotive/industrial vehicles, autonomous systems, CAN/J1939, MATLAB/Simulink, functional safety, or embedded systems are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Resume
• LinkedIn Profile
• Current Location
• Work Authorization
• Availability

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We are a leading recruiting and staffing agency connecting talented professionals with opportunities across IT and Non-IT industries. With a network of 500+ clients, we provide access to a wide range of career opportunities with reputable organizations.\r\n\r\nDirect Client Interviews: We coordinate candidate interviews directly with our client companies.\r\n500+ Client Network: Access opportunities across a broad range of industries and organizations.\r\nIT & Non-IT Opportunities: We recruit for a diverse range of technical and non-technical roles.\r\nCareer-Focused Support: Our recruiting team helps candidates navigate the hiring process and connect with roles aligned with their skills and experience.\r\nStrong Industry Network: Our established client relationships help us connect qualified candidates with relevant opportunities efficiently.