Technical Domain Owner – Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies

International Motors is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Certification & Compliance organization as a Technical Domain Owner supporting both current product programs and the rapidly evolving landscape of digital vehicle systems and emerging technologies.

The Technical Domain Owner – Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies combines systems thinking, engineering, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. As the Technical Domain Owner, you will serve as the Certification & Compliance focal point for assigned vehicle programs while leading the Emerging Vehicle Technologies domain. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Validation, Government Relations, Legal, and other stakeholders to help ensure new products are positioned to satisfy evolving regulatory and industry requirements.

A key responsibility of this position is understanding how emerging technologies—including cybersecurity, functional safety, software-defined vehicles, connected vehicle technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, artificial intelligence, over-the-air software updates, and vehicle data technologies—affect commercial vehicle design, certification, and long-term product strategy. You will help strengthen International Motors' capabilities in these rapidly evolving areas by integrating technical knowledge with regulatory understanding and practical product development.

You will monitor and evaluate proposed regulations, legislation, consensus standards, and industry guidance to determine their applicability to International Motors products. Working collaboratively with Government Relations, Engineering, and Certification & Compliance leadership, you will assess technical impacts, develop implementation strategies, and contribute technical insight that supports the company's positions on emerging regulations, standards, and public policy.

The role also provides opportunities to participate in industry associations, standards development organizations, and technical working groups, helping International Motors remain informed of emerging technologies while contributing technical perspectives to the development of future regulations and consensus standards.

Success in this position requires the ability to connect engineering, regulations, standards, and product development into practical compliance and business strategies. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new technologies, working across organizational boundaries, and translating complex technical and regulatory topics into actionable guidance for engineering teams and business leaders.

This is an opportunity to help shape how International Motors prepares for the next generation of commercial vehicle technologies while serving as a trusted partner across engineering, Certification & Compliance, and Government Relations.

Critically, the Technical Domain Owner will join us in demonstrating and fostering the values and principles of the International Way.

• Serve as the Certification & Compliance focal point for assigned product programs and the Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies domain.
• Monitor, evaluate, and interpret emerging regulations, legislation, consensus standards, and industry guidance applicable to assigned technologies and vehicle systems.
• Assess the impact of new regulatory and technical requirements on vehicle design, certification, product strategy, and business objectives.
• Translate regulatory and standards requirements into practical engineering guidance, compliance strategies, and certification plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Validation, Government Relations, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development.
• Identify technical, regulatory, and program risks early in the product development process and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain domain knowledge, regulatory interpretations, and technical guidance supporting consistent compliance decisions across vehicle programs.
• Support the development of International Motors' technical positions on proposed regulations, consensus standards, and related public policy initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Certification & Compliance personnel, engineering teams, and program stakeholders within the assigned domain.
• Support certification activities by ensuring compliance evidence, technical rationale, and documentation are complete and technically defensible.
• Continuously monitor technology trends and evolving industry practices to help strengthen International Motors' capabilities in Digital Vehicle Systems & Emerging Technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 9 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Critical:

• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and modern vehicle architectures
• Experience interpreting engineering standards, regulations, or technical requirements
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience working on cross-functional product development teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment

Perferred:

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
• SOTIF (ISO 21448)
• Software-defined vehicles
• Connected vehicle technologies
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning applications in vehicles
• Experience with standards development organizations (SAE, ISO, UNECE, IEEE, etc.)
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, certification, or homologation
• Experience participating in industry working groups or technical committees

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

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