Systems Integration Engineer I

Inside the Role

As a Systems Integration Engineer I, you will help bring complex vehicle systems to life by supporting the integration, ownership, and verification of electronic control units (ECUs) on heavy-duty trucks. Guided by experienced engineers, you will own a defined set of ECUs while working cross-functionally with feature, systems, supplier, and test teams to ensure software and hardware integrate correctly at the vehicle level. Through requirements-driven development, testing, and issue resolution, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world vehicle integration challenges and how engineering decisions translate into production performance. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer motivated to build depth in ECU ownership while developing a holistic understanding of vehicle systems.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

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What You Drive at DTNA

Own and support a defined set of electronic control units (ECUs), including creating, reviewing, and maintaining system and ECU‑level requirements and coordinating with suppliers to support software delivery

· Collaborate with system, feature, validation, and test teams to support feature and system integration activities across vehicle platforms

· Participate in system‑level issue triage by reviewing test results, logs, and vehicle data to evaluate whether system and ECU behavior align with defined requirements

· Document, communicate, and route feature or integration issues to the appropriate ECU, feature, or test owner, and support tracking through root cause and resolution

· Create and maintain system‑ and ECU‑level test cases derived from requirements to support integration, verification, and validation activities

· Support execution, analysis, and tracking of integration and verification testing across multiple environments (e.g., HiL, bench, simulation, and vehicle)

· Document integration assumptions, ECU behavior, interfaces, and technical decisions to support traceability, knowledge sharing, and cross‑team alignment

· Update and maintain engineering artifacts in enterprise tools, including requirements, test cases, issues, and reports, in alignment with defined processes

· Support continuous improvement of integration and test processes by providing feedback and identifying gaps during execution

· Develop an understanding of vehicle architectures, networks, and embedded software behaviors through hands‑on integration and testing activities

· Grow technical depth in systems engineering, ECU integration, and validation practices through mentoring, training, and on‑the‑job learning

Knowledge You Should Bring

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) and 0–2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, is required

· Foundational understanding of embedded systems, electronics, or software-enabled systems

· Basic familiarity with systems engineering concepts such as requirements, interfaces, and verification

· Interest in owning technical scope (e.g., ECUs or components) within a larger system context

· Ability to analyze technical information, follow structured processes, and document findings clearly

· Strong collaboration and communication skills

· Willingness to learn and work with enterprise engineering and issue-tracking tools

· An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

· Internship, co-op, or project experience involving embedded systems, ECU-level work, systems integration, or testing

· Exposure to requirements, test management, or issue-tracking tools (e.g., ELM/DOORS, ETM, JIRA)

· Basic understanding of vehicle networks, CAN communication, or diagnostics

· Experience supporting ECU, system, or feature testing in lab or vehicle environments (HiL, bench, or vehicle testing)

· Familiarity with structured development or validation processes

· Interest in growing from ECU-level ownership into broader feature or system integration responsibility

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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