Automotive Network Engineer Detoit - MI - Michigan

Job Title: Automotive Network Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Network Engineer with strong expertise in CAN, CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle communication networks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Vector tools, network databases, requirements engineering, and automotive diagnosticstesting.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop automotive communication network topologies and define networkdatabase requirements.

Create and maintain DBC and ARXML files and coordinate signal requestorreceiver updates.

Analyze and troubleshoot CAN, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet communication issues.

Develop and review technical requirements, system documentation, and network specifications.

Collaborate with OEM stakeholders, engineering teams, and global cross-functional teams.

Support network validation, diagnostics, testing, and continuous technical improvements.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of OSI Model, CAN, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet.

Hands-on experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, and oscilloscopes.

Experience with CAN databases, DBC, and ARXML.

Experience in requirements authoring and requirements analysis.

Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

MATLAB Simulink

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

SysML

Automotive ADAS domain knowledge.

Automotive diagnostics and network testing experience.

Key Attributes

Proactive, ownership-driven, and technically hands-on.

Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to work effectively with global engineering and OEM teams.