Systems Integration Engineer I

Inside the Role

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.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

Own and support a defined set of electronic control units (ECUs), including creating, reviewing, and maintaining system and ECUlevel 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 systemlevel 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 ECUlevel 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 crossteam 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 handson integration and testing activities

* Grow technical depth in systems engineering, ECU integration, and validation practices through mentoring, training, and onthejob 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)-

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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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