COMPANY OVERVIEW: MOBIS Technical Center of North America is a Research & Development center, and a Tier 1 supplier. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis, cockpit and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICS/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Senior Software Engineer, Electrification, at Mobis Technical Center America in Plymouth, Michigan, you will be part of a global development team supporting software application deliveries for North American OEM customers. Products include Battery Management Systems (BMS), On-Board Chargers (OBC), DC-DC Converters, Traction Inverters, and other electrification systems.
This role serves as a key customer-facing technical interface responsible for coordinating and monitoring software development activities, ensuring alignment with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) requirements, and driving successful program execution. The position requires close collaboration with customers, global engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project milestones, compliance deliverables, and customer expectations are achieved. The position may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Customer and Technical Leadership
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers on software-related Functional Safety and Cybersecurity topics.
• Lead technical discussions, program reviews, and issue resolution activities with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.
• Analyze OEM requirements and develop implementation, compliance, and delivery plans.
• Communicate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and technical issues to management and customers.
Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Management
• Monitor software development activities to ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, ASPICE, and customer-specific requirements.
• Track Functional Safety and Cybersecurity work products, milestones, and deliverables throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review safety and cybersecurity requirements, implementation status, verification activities, and compliance documentation.
• Support cybersecurity activities including secure boot, secure flashing, HSM integration, key management, and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate safety and cybersecurity assessments, audits, and customer reviews.
Software Development Oversight
• Review software architecture, design documentation, test results, and implementation plans.
• Participate in design reviews, software reviews, and technical risk assessments.
• Ensure software development activities follow Mobis development processes, quality standards, and ASPICE requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, and corrective action planning.
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and validation teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate technical activities across global development centers and external suppliers.
• Drive issue resolution and track action items through closure.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and managing technical communications.
• Knowledge of embedded software development processes and software lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including: • Secure Boot
• Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
• Secure Flashing
• PKI/KMS and key provisioning
• Secure communications
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape) and automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and XCP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with electrification products such as: • Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• On-Board Chargers (OBC)
• DC-DC Converters
• Traction Inverters
• Familiarity with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer
• Understanding of software architecture and AUTOSAR-based systems.
• Experience with embedded C software development.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical project leadership. • Strong understanding of automotive Functional Safety and Cybersecurity standards, including: ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155 / R156, ASPICE
Key Competencies
• Customer Relationship Management
• Functional Safety Leadership
• Automotive Cybersecurity Management
• Program Execution and Delivery
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier and Global Team Coordination
• Technical Communication and Presentation
• Requirements Management
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
• A typical work week is 45 hours/week.
• Working hours for employees are flexible with a typical day starting 7am- 9am M-F.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
TRAVEL:
• Occasional international travel
• Frequent local travel
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP:
Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
ADA DISCLAIMER:
Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: MTCA_HR@gmobis.com
EEO STATEMENT:
Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.