About this role
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary
$50-64 Hourly
Start Date:
Jan 11, 2027
Duration:
Open ended assignment
Aquent is seeking an Infotainment & Cockpit Systems Integration Engineer to join our client—an iconic automotive brand developing an all-new lineup of rugged, adventure-ready electric vehicles and trucks. In this role, you will help design and integrate the connected cabin technologies, digital cockpit displays, and user-interface systems that define the modern driver experience. This role is onsite at our client’s HQ in Novi, MI. Only candidates who are willing to be onsite 5 days a week will be considered. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Pay rate will be dependent on years of experience
What You’ll Do
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Guide system integration and interface management for cockpit electronics, including digital displays, audio systems, driver information modules, connectivity units, and switchgear.
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Manage software interfaces, configuration files, and network communication pipelines connecting cockpit ECUs, smart controls, and onboard displays.
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Collaborate with Tier-1 automotive suppliers and internal DREs to build robust validation plans (bench and in-vehicle) to troubleshoot issues ahead of production.
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Verify that cockpit electronics meet vehicle power distribution, grounding, network timing, and diagnostics specifications.
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Stay close to real-world user interface behaviors, championing customer satisfaction and functional reliability across all cabin electronics.
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Help track and resolve software/hardware interface bugs to maintain build timelines and safety standards.
What You Bring
Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience: Practical automotive experience in infotainment systems, instrument clusters/displays, audio, telematics, or connected cockpit electronics (open to mid through senior levels).
Core Skills:
Understanding of vehicle EE architecture, bus communications, and ECU diagnostic processes.
Working knowledge of verification and validation routines (bench simulation, HIL, or vehicle testing).
Familiarity with design review tools such as CATIA, CAE, or harness/wiring tools is an asset.
Mindset: Proactive communicator who enjoys cross-functional teamwork, bridging software and hardware teams, and adapting quickly in a fast-paced development atmosphere.