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Senior Systems Developer Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

General Motors

Senior Systems Engineer

Milford, MI · On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

Five (5) years of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer or related occupation. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of study.

General Motors

Senior Systems Engineer

Milford, MI · Hybrid

$91K - $125K/yr

Five (5) years of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer or related occupation. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of study.

CARFAX

Senior Systems Engineer

Southfield, MI · Hybrid

$95K - $131K/yr

Join our winning team as a Senior Systems Engineer We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Systems Engineering team. The team is highly skilled and collaborative, diverse ...

CARFAX

Senior Systems Engineer

Southfield, MI · Hybrid

$95K - $131K/yr

Join our winning team as a Senior Systems Engineer We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Systems Engineering team. The team is highly skilled and collaborative, diverse ...

May Mobility

Senior Systems Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

$102K - $139K/yr

Job Summary The Senior Systems Engineer leverages a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and technologies to facilitate cross-functional engineering initiatives. This role will ...

May Mobility

Senior Systems Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Job Summary The Senior Systems Engineer leverages a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and technologies to facilitate cross-functional engineering initiatives. This role will ...

May Mobility

Senior Systems Engineer II

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

$102K - $139K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Systems Engineer II to lead the definition, optimization, and validation of next-generation Autonomous Vehicle capabilities. In this ...

May Mobility

Senior Systems Engineer II

Ann Arbor, MI

$102K - $139K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Systems Engineer II to lead the definition, optimization, and validation of next-generation Autonomous Vehicle capabilities. In this ...

Ford Motor Company

Senior Systems Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. * 7+ years of proven experience in systems engineering ...

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How much do senior systems developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems developer in Detroit, MI is $107,143.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $115,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities near Detroit, MI are hiring for Senior Systems Developer jobs?

Cities near Detroit, MI with the most Senior Systems Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Systems Developer job openings in Detroit, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,143 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

Pilot Systems International

Farmington Hills, MI

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Pilot Systems International is an automotive systems engineering company with a core team that consistently delivers innovative propulsion and mobility related solutions.Startups, Tier 1s, and OEMs trust us to take on their critical projects and programs. With decades of experience at the forefront of emerging technologies, we bring challenging and innovative programs to market with speed, quality and accountability.Pilot provides a wide range of diverse project solutions to customers. We contribute to successful development, certification and testing of electric vehicles. Our people work with leading edge technology across multiple programs in a small company atmosphere.

We have an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer who will work with the Pilot team as we help one of our clients to bring a new Electric Vehicle to the market. The role will be customer-facing and fast-paced. You will need to navigate ambiguity and take decisive action. You will be technically curious, transparent in your communication and be able to perceive problems and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop requirements for various subsystems (Propulsion, Body, Chassis, Electrical and Safety), taking into consideration related regulations and standards.

  • Design/Develop system concepts and architectures.

  • Maintain traceability, of the system, to the requirements.

  • Perform DFMEAs.

  • Plan and execute testing and validation.
  • Lead technical reviews.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience in a similar roles.
  • Experience of working with Electric Vehicles and High Voltage Systems.
  • Experience with UML / SysML.
  • Controls algorithm design experience using Mathworks and/or C++.
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) and associated development tools.
  • Experience in system verification and validation testing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare technical documents and presentations.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 and relevant SAE standards.
  • Experience with AUTOSAR and functional safety.


Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Expertise in vehicle supervisory controls development using C++ / MATLAB / Simulink.
  • Expertise in advanced diagnostics and prognostics.
  • Experience with Battery Management Systems.
  • Experience with Secured Gateway Modules.
  • Expertise in Vector software tools.

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