Sr. Project Engineer - Systems

AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Sr. Project Engineer - Systems

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

MTI is looking for an experienced, motivated profession to join our Systems Engineering team. We are specifically looking for someone who will provide technical and program engineering skills to departments and Cross-Functional engineering program team activities, with a focus on mobility technology and Systems Engineering, and the marketing and sale of the Systems Engineering team's capabilities in these areas. Qualified candidates will possess 5-7+ years experience in the area of expertise.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Skill Team Roles:

The Systems Engineering Team delivers functional integration of mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, energy storage systems and ADAS/AD technologies within conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle and offroad applications. The group is responsible for delivering a system-based approach to efficiently capture functional requirements as well as executing development programs.

The specific roles of a Sr. Project Engineer in this effort include:

• Execute systems engineering principles to integrate hybrid and electric vehicle technology within mobility systems.
• Execute systems engineering principles to develop and integrate ADAS/AV ADAS/AD and features.
• Definition and execution of functional requirements, system boundaries, component & subsystem interface definition, functional safety, and performance tracking.
• Definition of Logical Architecture and Function Activity Diagrams.
• Support quality and reliability engineering and assist with FMEA activities
• Supports Functional Safety / ISO26262 activities
• Execute engineering activities according to project requirements
• Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, powertrain system and component testing, data analysis and validation
• Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports
• Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues
• Development, execution, and tracking of BOM for mobility system subsystems
• Plans and executes hybrid and electric vehicle research and development activities
• Supports, organizes, and contribute to customer meetings
• Other duties as required to ensure project success

Qualifications/Skills:

Experience and Education

• 5-7+ years' experience in the area of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required
• Master's degree preferred Coop and/or research experience in area of expertise
• Experience within a collegiate design program or similar

A Sr Project Engineer is expected to have demonstrated performance abilities in the following areas:

• Commercial

• Quote Leader for a medium to large size program

• Support the Business Development process for a range of clients

• Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback

• Technical

• Identify and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.

• Published at least 2 papers accepted by a professional organization or 2 patents awarded

• Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations

• Core competency in the following areas:

• Systems Engineering

• Electrification Engineering

• Independent functionality in at least two or more of the following areas:

• Hybrid Electric Powertrain Functional Operation and Optimization experience (inclusive of high voltage electrical systems)

• High voltage component integration (power steering, Thermal management, Exportable power, Level 2 onboard charging, power distribution)

• Traction motor integration (clutched or direct)

• Power electronics for PM or AC induction machines HV battery integration

• Power electronics / energy storage thermal management

• Base Engine Performance & Emissions Performance Requirements

• Transmission Performance & Efficiency Optimization

• Vehicle Level Drivability, Fuel Economy, Emissions & Performance Attribute Optimization

• Electronic controller hardware specifying and developing/sourcing

• Powertrain integration to vehicle / chassis development and production release

• Hybrid/electrification technology within passenger car, medium duty, or heavy duty

• Vehicle and subsystem level EMI / EMC systems requirements development and validation

• ADAS/AD and ADAS/AV feature development and integration

• Relational

• Leadership of small to medium size technical teams

• Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members

• Accountability for individual and team delivery

• Program and resource coordination

• Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement

• Effective communication with all levels of the program team

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com

Reimagining Motion. For a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Location:

Offsite in Michigan, MI, US

Company: AVL Mobility Technologies Inc

Job Function: Mobility Technologies

Contract Type:

Posting Date: Jul 3, 2025

Job ID: 38353

About AVL

AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com