Technical Lead Product Systems Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
Help shape the future of mobility.
Position Summary
This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience segment.
As a System Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation of Advance Safety and User Experience products.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the products and technology meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will manage customer communication, requirements, and expectations throughout the product development lifecycle.
Your Role
Design, develop, and validate new products and technology
Ensure that system features and deliverables are completed on time per Aptiv quality standards
Follow APTIV design standards, guidelines, best practices, procedures and policies
Lead feature definition and requirement reviews
Ensure the logical and systematic transformation of requirements into a total system solution
Contribute to requirement analysis, system architecture, and feature integration / verification
Convert customer requirements into product requirements and design specification
Ensure proper development, execution and verification across all engineering competencies
Responsible to lead technical discussions, design reviews and customer presentations
Develop innovative and creative solutions to unique engineering challenges
Manage and track system features to ensure high quality delivery on-time
Drive process, procedure, and methodology improvements to optimize and continuously improve work efficiency
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechatronics, electrical, or related field of study)
5+ years professional experience in Consumer Electronics or Automotive Industry
Interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a positive approach to challenge
Cross functional interests, ambitious and self-driven. Adaptive, comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to effectively manage several projects at once
Strong soft skills: skilled networking creation, influencing skills, constantly learning, positive and ownership profile
Familiarity with Functional Safety or Cybersecurity knowledge/background
Familiarity with system development processes (Automotive SPICE) and tools
Experience with vehicle protocols and diagnostics
Experience with embedded hardware and serial communication tools
System Architecture knowledge.
Familiarity with ADAS ECU, Body Control Modules or similar.
Gather, analyze, and document business, customer, and system requirements, translating them into clear, testable specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, Hardware, Software, and Validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Drive requirements review, change management, traceability, and impact analysis.
Experience with vehicle communication protocols and diagnostics (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, etc.).
Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications):
Master’s degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, electrical, or related field of study)
Experience with low level drivers - SPI, I2C, and/or Ethernet drivers
Experience working on global project
Experience working in an agile development team and with agile tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
Why join Aptiv
You grow at Aptiv.
Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
You make an impact at Aptiv.
One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
You have support at Aptiv.
We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
Life and accident insurance;
Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
EAP Employee Assistance.
Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
Shift allowances are applicable. Will discuss during the interview process.
Meet the next generation Aptiv
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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