DUTIES : Define a high-level architectural design for the software owned by the Agile Release Train (ART) comprehending all non-functional requirements (NFRs) and future technical directions thereby enabling the Continuous Delivery Pipeline. Lead creation of new components, re-architecting software for evolving requirements and improve quality maintainability and scalability. Develop the architectural runway for the ART comprehending all Enabler Epics Business Epics and all System variant architectural roadmaps. Drive software quality improvements into the software owned by the ART with a focus on Software Structural Quality Assurance (SSQA) and evaluating code for controller resource improvements. Support Agile framework related planning and work acceptance meetings including Planning Increment (PI, Pre-PI, Post-PI) system demos, and I&A architecture sync. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as an Application Software Architect, Assistant Manager or related occupation. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and Two (2) years of experience as an Application Software Architect, Assistant Manager or related occupation. Two (2) years of experience in the following: Software development process; C/C++ programming language; Embedded controls, software architectures, and design trade offs; Electrical systems, controls and component development and validation; Architecture design controller resource utilization reduction or training; Agile Environment; Software defined vehicle (SDV) Architecture; Safety critical embedded software development under ISO 26262; Control algorithm design for Vehicle Dynamics including steering, brakes or chassis systems; CAN and LIN serial communications; Design Failure Mode Engineering Analysis (DFMEA); and Commercial change management and version control tool.
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and five (5) years' experience as an Application Software Architect, Assistant Manager, or related occupation; OR Master's degree in the listed fields and two (2) years' experience
- Two (2) years' experience with software development processes
- Two (2) years' experience programming in C/C++
- Two (2) years' experience with embedded controls, software architectures, and design trade-offs
- Two (2) years' experience with electrical systems, controls and component development and validation
- Two (2) years' experience in architecture design focused on controller resource utilization reduction or training
- Two (2) years' experience working in an Agile environment
- Two (2) years' experience with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architecture
- Two (2) years' experience in safety-critical embedded software development under ISO 26262
- Two (2) years' experience in control algorithm design for vehicle dynamics (steering, brakes, or chassis systems)
- Two (2) years' experience with CAN and LIN serial communications
- Two (2) years' experience performing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Two (2) years' experience with commercial change management and version control tools
- Ability to report to local office under hybrid policy (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
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