Engineer, Embedded Electronics, Telematics

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About Fisker Inc.

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.

Job Location

  • Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Pune, India.

  • Applicants who can start within 30 days are preferred.

General Role Overview

The Engineer, Embedded Electronics, Telematics will be a member of an execution-focused hardware team responsible for successful development and productization of in-house designed Telematics ECU that will be part of Fisker’s next generation EE architecture.  The selected candidate will report up to the Senior Manager, Embedded Electronics, Telematics.

The Engineer, Embedded Electronics, Telematics needs to take direction from their manager and work with all internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers and partners to drive the product through its design, development, and test cycles, as well as HW / SW and vehicle integration.  The candidate needs to demonstrate a keen interest as well as broad technical skills and understanding of embedded electronic hardware units in automotive.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Study and understand the system requirements for the Telematics unit.

  • Study and understand the high-level design of the unit from design documents as well as working closely with design engineers, architects, external design partners and suppliers.

  • Take ownership of specific assigned tasks in the development cycle of taking the Telematics from design to production and execute successfully all the tasks.

  • Participate in and support in the detailed design and prototyping of the unit.

  • Plan and drive the validation process of the unit with the validation team(s).

  • Plan and drive the qualification tests of the unit with suppliers and validation team(s).

  • Support the suppliers, partners and Fisker Purchasing team on identifying and securing components for the units.

  • Support design optimization, functional safety, product quality and cost reduction exercises to continuously improve the unit.

  • Triage issues reported in validation and qualification testing, identify root causes, and drive the resolution of the issues with the internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support software bring-up and development of the Telematics unit by addressing all hardware issues reported during the software development cycle. 

  • Support optimal packaging of the units into the vehicle, addressing all requirements of power, space, and thermal management.

  • Support vehicle integration of the Telematics unit and address all issues identified during the vehicle integration and testing cycle.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve the units based on all parameters.

  • Support the identification and ramp-up of volume manufacturer(s) for the units.

  • Stay on top of all standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements for the Telematics unit and ensure that the product meets all criteria for success. 

  • Keep up to date with the latest advancements in the automotive hardware design and development process. Help the team to own these skills over time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.  Master of Science is preferred.

  • 5+ years of hands-on hardware design and development experience in a fast-paced, technology-focused organization, preferably in the automotive space.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies

  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end development cycle of automotive electronic control unit (ECU) or High-Performance Computing (HPC) hardware.

  • Strong experience in hands-on debugging of embedded electronics hardware issues.

  • Experience working with multicore ARM based Processors / SOCs / Microcontrollers and High-Speed interfaces such DDR3 / DDR4, PCIe, USB, etc.

  • Experience in design and analysis of Analog circuits using OPAMPs / discrete components and ADCs / DACs.

  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing high speed PCB Layout based on Signal Integrity, Power Integrity and EMI / EMC compliant design practices following IEC standards.

  • Hands-on with Hardware testing and using Lab equipment, such as Scope / MSO, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, VSWR meter, Insulation Resistance meter, etc.

  • Proven expertise in successfully taking new hardware from design to production.

  • Good understanding of vehicle integration processes for embedded electronic systems.

  • Strong familiarity with emerging connected, software-defined vehicle technologies.

  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must be comfortable with operating in a fast-paced, startup environment.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Attributes and Competencies

  • Strong hands-on experience in the development of Telematics units at a global Tier1 / OEM.

  • Strong understanding of packaging and operating constraints for hardware components and wiring harnesses in the automotive environment.

  • Good understanding of automotive safety system design and safety levels.

  • Strong understanding of ISO-26262 and relevant automotive safety and cybersecurity standards.

  • Proficiency in design software such as Cadence, OrCAD / Allegro, Altium, PADS, etc.

  • Proficiency in simulation software, such as ANSYS, HYPERLYNX, ADS / AWR, HFSS, etc.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.

Disclaimer Statement

  • May perform other duties as assigned.

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