Software Design Release Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading integration, validation, and delivery of gateway software across nextgeneration vehicle architectures.

Rate Range: $45/Hour to $55/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Software Design Release Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead the integration, validation, and delivery of ECG gateway software across nextgeneration vehicle architectures (FNV2/FNV3), ensuring alignment with program timelines and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal development teams, program management, and BTP suppliers to drive ontime, highquality software delivery.
• Support vehicles launch activities by troubleshooting, flashing, testing, and validating ECG software at system and vehicle levels.
• Apply Agile practices to manage risks, track progress, and continuously improve software delivery and integration processes.
• Leverage connected vehicle data and diagnostics to support datadriven problem solving and quality improvements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate software integration risks, escalating critical issues to ensure successful launches and postlaunch stability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in automotive software development, software integration, or Systems/Design Release engineering.
• Hands-on experience with automotive embedded systems, vehicle electrical architectures and software integration with Tier1/Tier2 suppliers.
• Strong working knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet), Agile tools (Jira, GitHub), and ability to support vehicle launch, validation, and onsite troubleshooting activities.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gagan.Sharma@ akkodisgroup.com.


Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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