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Automotive System Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

General Motors

Senior System Engineer

Milford, MI · Hybrid

$91K - $125K/yr

Drive the VMEC Systems Engineering processes to all areas of the VMEC organization through ... Automotive mechanical systems, electrical and electronic components, mechatronics, distributed ...

ZF

Senior Engineer - Systems

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

What you can look forward to as Senior System Engineer: * Analyze, review, clarify, and decompose customer, regulatory, and internal stakeholder requirements for ADAS, automotive perception, front ...

Aampower

Sr. System Engineer - Swaybar

Detroit, MI

$103K - $141K/yr

Our Senior System Engineers work in a team environment to take our customer's vision and turn it ... As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and ...

Brightsharks Engineering

Automotive roles

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$30K - $125K/yr

USA Roles Open for Full-Time:- 1. Body Feature Systems Engineer 2. Functional Safety Engineer ... Automotive Functional Safety * ISO 26262 * HARA / FSC / SRS / FTA * MagicDraw / SysML / MBSE

ZF Group

Senior Engineer - Systems

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

What you can look forward to as Senior System Engineer: * Analyze, review, clarify, and decompose customer, regulatory, and internal stakeholder requirements for ADAS, automotive perception, front ...

Brightsharks Engineering

Automotive roles

Dearborn, MI · On-site

USA Roles Open for Full-Time:- 1. Body Feature Systems Engineer 2. Functional Safety Engineer ... • Automotive Functional Safety • ISO 26262 • HARA / FSC / SRS / FTA • MagicDraw / SysML ...

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What is the difference between Automotive System Engineer vs Automotive Software Engineer?

AspectAutomotive System EngineerAutomotive Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Systems or Electrical EngineeringBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentDesigning and integrating vehicle systems, working with hardware and embedded systemsDeveloping and testing vehicle software applications and algorithms
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, R&D centersAutomotive manufacturers, software firms, embedded system companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in vehicle system integrationFocusing on vehicle software development

Automotive System Engineers focus on designing and integrating vehicle systems, including hardware and embedded components, while Automotive Software Engineers specialize in developing software applications for vehicles. Both roles are essential in automotive development, often working closely but with different technical focuses.

What does an automotive system engineer do in automotive?

An automotive system engineer designs, develops, and tests integrated systems within vehicles, such as electronic control units, safety features, and communication networks. They use tools like MATLAB, CAN bus protocols, and simulation software to ensure systems meet safety, performance, and reliability standards throughout the vehicle development process.

What type of automotive system engineers make the most money?

Senior automotive system engineers with expertise in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle technology, or embedded systems tend to earn the highest salaries. Specialized skills in software development, control systems, and certifications like ISO 26262 can also contribute to higher compensation in this field.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Automotive System Engineer jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Automotive System Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Automotive System Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Automotive Systems Engineer / Feature Systems Engineer (W2 Position)

Dearborn Heights, MI • On-site

Megan soft Inc
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Hi We have a job opportunity of a Role Automotive Systems Engineer / Feature Systems Engineer with given job description on W2. Please forward updated profile to Koti@megansoft.com or +1  (248) 671-4750.

Role: Automotive Systems Engineer / Feature Systems Engineer (W2 Position)

Location: Dearborn, MI.(Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 5+ Years

JD:

Skills Required:

  • Systems Engineering, Technical Requirements, Software Development Lifecycle

Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of Automotive Systems Engineering experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of Software Engineering experience supporting complex embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated experience writing engineering requirements, functional specifications, and implementation specifications.
  • Experience creating DFMEAs, System Boundary Diagrams, and other engineering quality documentation.
  • Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model.
  • Experience developing vehicle features from concept through production.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems including networking, wiring, power distribution, body systems, chassis systems, and CAN communication.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple engineering organizations to resolve complex technical issues.

Experience Preferred:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Automotive Systems Engineering experience.
  • Experience leading complete feature development throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Experience developing logical system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.
  • Experience performing Functional Safety and Cybersecurity assessments.
  • Experience supporting software implementation through detailed functional specifications.
  • Electrical D&R experience.
  • Strong systems thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading multi-functional engineering teams and technical trade-off discussions.
  • Experience progressing customer use cases through architecture, design, development, testing, and production integration.

Additional Information :

  • Automotive Systems Engineering is now explicitly required.
  • Embedded-systems software experience is explicitly required.
  • DFMEA and System Boundary Diagram experience are explicitly required.
  • Systems Engineering V-model experience is explicitly required.
  • Concept-to-production vehicle-feature experience is explicitly required.
  • Functional safety/cybersecurity moved to preferred.
  • Python/GitHub became much less explicit.
  • The revised description explicitly says this is not primarily a software testing/validation role.
  • The revised version puts greater emphasis on feature ownership, logical architecture, requirements, and engineering decisions."
Thanks & Regards
Azmeera koti
Megan Soft, Inc.
17177 N. Laurel Park Dr;
Suite #337, Livonia, MI - 48152.
Direct No: +1  (248) 671-4750
E Mail : Koti@megansoft.com
Website : www.megansoft.com
Linked In ID : www.linkedin.com/in/koti-azmeera-104253335