Digital Car Key Development Engineer

Job Objective

Serve as the technical engineer for different Digital Car Key solutions, including NFC Key, RKE Key and future mobile key technologies under MB architecture.

Define system architecture, functional concepts, interfaces, and technical requirements for Digital Car Key features across vehicle domains.

Analyze customer requirements and translate them into vehicle-level functions, system requirements, ECU specifications, and validation concepts.

Drive technical decision-making and issue resolution for complex cross-domain integration topics affecting Digital Car Key functionality.

Define and coordinate verification and validation strategies for variety Digital Key vehicle functions.

Support testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and maturity assessments at component, system, and vehicle levels.

Ensure successful vehicle launch and production readiness for China-specific Digital Key solutions.

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry (OEMs or part suppliers), with specific experience in digital car key functions and project management.

Proven expertise in developing wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC, UWB, etc.).

Specific Knowledge

Expert knowledge of Digital Car Key technologies, NFC, BLE, UWB, mobile ecosystems, and vehicle access systems.

Strong understanding of vehicle EE architectures, body electronics, access systems, telematics, and immobilizer functions.

Experience with CCC Digital Key standards, China connectivity ecosystems, and smartphone integration technologies.

Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management capabilities in global development environments.

Ability to coordinate complex cross-functional programs involving multiple suppliers, development centers, and vehicle projects.