Principal Software and System Development Engineer

• This position will lead the team members and development of software that applies to numerous future influential models simultaneously with a focus on quality and reliability.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design of engineering solutions with the associated drawings and validation processes for the head unit software. Consider, build, or bring in new technologies and specifications, managing associated risks and address issues to ensure all variations work correctly.
• Write clear and concise reports, presentations and/or technical documents to make a record of the development activities, communicating directly with Technical Experts and Technical Leads.
• Compile and / or develop documentation (i.e. specification sheets, test reports, evaluation documents and / or drawings) and submit all necessary information as required by schedule. Review documents prepared by team members for completeness and quality check. Provide guidance to others as needed
• Identify as subject matter expert for the department. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, conferences, and specialist publications.
• Analyze data and interpret test results, predict performance and failure and provide required product data.
• Lead technical negotiations with suppliers. Bring new technology from existing or new suppliers. Support and guide junior associates in their own interactions with suppliers.
• Direct the Honda selected suppliers to design and manage the component to maturation schedule requirements.
• Perform actual hands-on testing, that may include developing unique requirements to system components, to guarantee product performance.  Review engineering specifications and design test procedures. Propose new test procedures as needed. Guide and coach junior associates with their testing activities.
• Recognize and specify critical functional (hardware, software & communication) requirements for system components to match customer demands.
• Develop, write, and issue specification requirements for system components.
• Research and influence the future path and trends of infotainment system architecture, features/functions, and efficient development methods.
• Assess the marketplace demands with a competitive viewpoint of infotainment software requirements.

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