Infotainment & Cockpit Systems Integration Engineer

Aquent is seeking an Infotainment & Cockpit Systems Integration Engineer to join our client-an iconic automotive brand developing an all-new lineup of rugged, adventure-ready electric vehicles and trucks. In this role, you will help design and integrate the connected cabin technologies, digital cockpit displays, and user-interface systems that define the modern driver experience. This role is onsite at our client's HQ in Novi, MI. Only candidates who are willing to be onsite 5 days a week will be considered. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Pay rate will be dependent on years of experience

What You'll Do

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  Guide system integration and interface management for cockpit electronics, including digital displays, audio systems, driver information modules, connectivity units, and switchgear.

  
  
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  Manage software interfaces, configuration files, and network communication pipelines connecting cockpit ECUs, smart controls, and onboard displays.

  
  
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  Collaborate with Tier-1 automotive suppliers and internal DREs to build robust validation plans (bench and in-vehicle) to troubleshoot issues ahead of production.

  
  
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  Verify that cockpit electronics meet vehicle power distribution, grounding, network timing, and diagnostics specifications.

  
  
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  Stay close to real-world user interface behaviors, championing customer satisfaction and functional reliability across all cabin electronics.

  
  
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  Help track and resolve software/hardware interface bugs to maintain build timelines and safety standards.

  
  

What You Bring

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  Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

  
  
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  Experience: Practical automotive experience in infotainment systems, instrument clusters/displays, audio, telematics, or connected cockpit electronics (open to mid through senior levels).

  
  
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  Core Skills:

  
  
  
  
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    Understanding of vehicle EE architecture, bus communications, and ECU diagnostic processes.

    
    
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    Working knowledge of verification and validation routines (bench simulation, HIL, or vehicle testing).

    
    
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    Familiarity with design review tools such as CATIA, CAE, or harness/wiring tools is an asset.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Mindset: Proactive communicator who enjoys cross-functional teamwork, bridging software and hardware teams, and adapting quickly in a fast-paced development atmosphere.