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# Senior Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

- **Company:** Latitude Inc
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $179,200.0 - $268,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, Technical Debt, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=caeaf68149a70135

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)

 * At least 4+ years of experience working in either automotive or robotics engineering, or a related field
 * Experience writing requirements and validations plans
 * Experience working in automotive diagnostics

Nice to have:

 * Master's Degree with a focus in control theory
 * Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools (ex: MagicDraw)
 * Familiarity with requirements management tools (ex: Jama)
 * Experience with Python, C++, or other programming skills
 * Experience with autonomous vehicle testing

## Description

The Platform Systems, Integration, and Test Team at Latitude is responsible for the design, integration, and testing of all interface functions between the self-driving technology and vehicle platform. These functions include motion control, fault handling, and controls integration, along with the overall vehicle architecture. We specialize in parallelized development of prototype functionality and production designs, enabling all of Latitude to rapidly develop feature intent functionality without incurring significant technical debt.

What you'll do:

 * Lead the systems engineering for automotive diagnostics and fault management systems at Latitude
 * Define requirements for the diagnostic system and validation strategies
 * Work closely with the software development teams at both Latitude and Ford in creating designs
 * Work closely with the Integration and Test team at Latitude to develop and execute the Design Verification Plan on benches, simulators, and vehicles
 * Periodically get hands-on with the product and see the designs in action


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