ADAS Engineer

CTC is seeking an ADAS Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan to manage, develop, and evaluate next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features for vehicle projects. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the role supports research, development, evaluation, and the path to market for ADAS technologies.

This contract position is onsite in Ann Arbor and focuses on planning, coordination, verification, and cross-team communication across engineering groups and Toyota counterparts, including Japan.

Responsibilities

• Plan the structure of parts and systems by setting targets, defining packaging, establishing electrical interfaces, and setting parameters.
• Follow department processes to deliver error-free parts development output (including Parts Lists, Wire Specifications, and Part Specifications) while meeting deadlines.
• For assigned vehicle projects, identify and develop products through project milestones in collaboration with related groups.
• Own development of ADAS parts across concurrent minor and major changes.
• Create and maintain a part development schedule through to SOP (Start of Production), including schedule negotiations with the Automated & Electronics Systems department and suppliers.
• Assess and develop risk management activities to protect project targets such as performance, cost, mass, quality, and user experience, and propose recommendations to recover when needed.
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities at the event location.
• Communicate across Toyota Design Center engineering staff and facilitate regular communication with Toyota Japan counterparts.
• Support and develop TMNA growth and responsibility in developing ADAS systems.
• Work with local development engineers and ADAS development engineers in Japan to apply ADAS systems for future vehicles.
• Partner with local customers and Toyota engineers to resolve issues, address bug fixes, and conduct joint testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 years or more of experience leading or collaborating on development of mid-size or large-scale ADAS systems from concept through production.
• Experience with basic vehicle ECU architecture and sharing of system functions over Vehicle ECU, CAN, and CAN-FD in-vehicle communication.
• Experience with development quality tools such as DFMEA, DRBFM, and FTA.
• Experience developing ADAS systems including AEB, ACC, LKAS, PKSB, BSM, PVM, and BGM, as well as cameras.
• Experience reviewing requirements and test specifications with suppliers.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures for field issues.
• Experience developing ADAS systems using Python and C++.
• Ability to integrate system software with the hardware platform, analyze CAN data, and validate vehicle performance.
• Ability to perform virtual testing, including HIL and MIL, using model-based simulation.
• Clear and concise written and oral presentation skills for international audiences.
• Experience communicating and demonstrating progress to top executive management (VP level and above).
• Strong time management, interpersonal communication, and task prioritization skills.

Technology Stack

• Python, C++
• CAN, CAN-FD
• DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA
• AEB, ACC, LKAS, PKSB, BSM, PVM, BGM
• cameras
• HIL, MIL, model-based simulation

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (onsite). Compensation: USD 50 to 55 per hour. Job type: contract.