Drive-By-Wire System Architect - Military veterans preferred

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

The Drive-by-Wire system is a critical interface between our world-leading autonomous system and the vehicles which need those capabilities, laying the foundation for advanced robotic development. At Forterra, we continually push the boundaries of innovation to provide our customers with best-in-class autonomous solutions. In this role, you will directly influence our entire customer base, helping Forterra accelerate solution delivery and shape the future of autonomous system adoption.

Forterra is a fast-growing company and, consistent with this fast growth, members of our team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. Experience across all these areas is not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is.

What you"ll do

• Be a key member of Forterra's small, dynamic Drive-by-Wire team.
• Development and ownership of Drive-by-Wire system across all vehicle platforms, from requirements to implementation.
• Develop concept architectures (Hardware and Software) and tradeoff analysis to best implement a Drive-by-Wire system for a given vehicle platform.
• Lead the development of subsystem specifications and interface documents.
• Support in the further development of modularization and scalability of system architectures within Forterra's product portfolio.
• Guide the implementation of requirements from system safety and cybersecurity for the system.
• Lead the development of a strong supply chain for the implementation of Drive-by-Wire Systems
• Coordinate with the cross functional organization to ensure successful system integration and verification.
• Guide the development of the Drive-by-Wire system modeling.
• Adherence to Forterra's development process.

Qualifications

What We"re Looking For:

• Ownership Mentality - We're looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.
• Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity - We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and multi-modal sensor fusion.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver - Leading technical programs requires clear communication and well-thought-out plans. A solution-driven approach, the ability to distill complexity into its essential, digestible components, and the ability to supervise execution are critical to ensure mission success.

What We Need:

• 7+ years of Experience in the development of electro-mechanical systems, preferably in the field of Active Driver Assistance Systems and/or Drive by Wire Systems in automotive, commercial or military vehicles.
• 3+ years of Experience with common standard protocols of the automotive industry, e.g. CAN/CAN-FD bus, XCP, Automotive Ethernet and UDS.
• Basic knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools, such as requirements management in JAMA, Magic Draw, DOORS, Functional Architecture Development, State Machine Diagrams, etc.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 desirable.
• Structured, independent way of working and strong teamwork skills.\
• Ability to solicit information, requirements, and expertise from a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

What We Love to See:

• 10+ years of Experience in the development of Drive-by-Wire Systems in the passenger and/or commercial vehicle industry including brake and/or steering actuation.
• Basic Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with controls software development in embedded platforms.
• Experience with safety-critical system/software development practices, such as those laid out in ISO26262, IEC-61508, or the JSSEH/MIl-STD-882.

Education & Experience

• B.S Degree or higher in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering or similar relevant discipline.

US Salary Range

$140,000-$200,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

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