Systems Engineer, Infotainment

Job Title


Systems Engineer, Infotainment

About Canoo


Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.


The “Canoo Way”


Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.


Job Purpose


The Systems Engineer, Infotainment will be responsible for the Infotainment system requirement definition, integration and validation.


Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Write and manage vehicle, systems and component requirements related to Infotainment using Polarion
• Work with UI/UX team to document, integrate and test change requests
• Coordinate with manufacturing on electrical device testing and End of Line vehicle testing
• Assist in designing vehicle features and interface between vehicle components
• Manage and update vehicle communication files (ARXML, DBC, etc.

Required Experience

• BS in a relevant engineering discipline with 2+ years of infotainment experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols – CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.
• Experience with Infotainment system development and testing
• Experience with Vector tools (Canalyzer, Canape, Canoe, etc.)
• Experience root causing electrical and software related issues

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Automotive industry
• Experience with Linux, Android and RTOS systems
• Strong knowledge of ARXML and LDF files
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR
• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet
• Experience with System Desk, candb++, Bitbucket (or similar)3
• Experience with connected vehicles or IoT devices.
• Experience with mobile app development – Android, iOS
• Experience working on TCP/IP networking, communication protocols and distributed systems

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel depending on program phase.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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