Design Release Engineer eCall Systems

Senior Design Release Engineer - eCall Systems

As a Senior Design Release Engineer you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Emergency Call (eCall) and telematics-based safety systems with a strong emphasis on system architecture connectivity integration and regulatory compliance.

You will be the Feature Owner for Emergency Call Systems (eCall/NG-eCall) Minimum Set of Data (MSD) and Crash-triggered communication workflows responsible for defining developing and validating these features within a complex vehicle ecosystem.

This role also includes support and sustaining responsibility for legacy Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems ensuring continued robustness regulatory compliance and integration with next-generation eCall solutions.

This position requires cross-functional collaboration across hardware software connectivity and compliance domains.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Feature Ownership (eCall-Centric)

• Own Emergency Call (eCall) systems including:
  • Automatic Crash Notification (ACN)
  • Manual eCall trigger (SOS)
  • Minimum Set of Data (MSD) generation and transmission
• Define and document feature scope performance requirements and regulatory constraints (e.g. EN 15722 ECE R144 NG-eCall standards).
• Architect and allocate system functionality across telematics ECUs RCM GNSS and communication modules.
• Lead development of system-level interfaces including:
  • CAN/Ethernet communication between RCM and telematics units
  • Cellular modem interfaces and PSAP communication protocols
• Define end-to-end crash-to-call workflows including trigger conditions data packaging and call establishment timing.
• Ensure traceability from requirements through validation using MBSE and requirements management tools.

Legacy RCM Support & Integration

• Provide sustaining engineering support for Restraint Control Module (RCM) systems and associated crash detection logic.
• Support bug triage field issue resolution and continuous improvement for legacy safety systems.
• Ensure compatibility between existing crash event signals and new eCall/telematics architectures.
• Collaborate with passive safety teams during crash testing and correlation activities.

Safety Compliance & Validation

• Define and execute validation plans for eCall systems including:
  • End-to-end call success rate
  • MSD accuracy and encoding validation
  • Network performance under varying conditions
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Regulatory standards (ECE R144 EN 15722 EN 16072 NG-eCall)
  • Regional homologation requirements (EU UK other markets)
  • Functional safety standards (ISO 26262) where applicable
• Support PSAP simulator testing certification activities and homologation submissions.
• Define fault detection fallback modes and diagnostics strategies (e.g. no network GNSS failure partial MSD).
• Ensure readiness for OTA updates cybersecurity requirements and remote diagnostics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage Tier 1 suppliers delivering telematics ECUs connectivity modules and RCM components.
• Act as the primary technical interface for eCall-related supplier deliverables and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with:
  • Connectivity and telematics teams (modem network provisioning)
  • Cybersecurity teams (secure communication authentication)
  • Diagnostics teams (DTCs serviceability)
  • UX/HMI teams (SOS button behavior user alerts call status feedback)
• Work with homologation and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness.
• Partner with Passive Safety and Crash teams to validate trigger conditions and system performance in real crash events.

Program Execution

• Drive feature development milestones aligned with vehicle program timing.
• Support sourcing decisions by evaluating supplier capabilities in telematics and safety systems.
• Track and report:
  • Feature maturity
  • Integration risks
  • Validation progress
• Lead issue resolution for field and test failures including root cause and corrective actions.
• Champion robust system engineering practices and continuous improvement across lifecycle delivery.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven track record in vehicle electrical systems and system integration preferably in safety or telematics domains.
• Experience with eCall telematics systems or crash notification architectures.
• Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN LIN Ethernet).
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for emergency call systems.
• Experience with on-board diagnostics fault management and system validation.
• Solid engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving approach.
• Ability to communicate complex system behavior across engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong supplier management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering safety-critical systems.

Advantageous

• Experience with:
  • EN 15722 (MSD) EN 16072 ECE R144 NG-eCall architectures
  • PSAP simulator testing and homologation processes
• Background in Restraint Control Modules or passive safety systems
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and ASPICE
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles
• Experience with requirements tools (Jama DOORS Polarion)
• Experience with embedded software and telematics hardware integration
• Exposure to global regulatory environments (EU China North America)

Education

• Bachelors degree or higher in Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field
• Advanced degree preferred