Systems Designer III – L5

Daimler Truck North America

. Derive high-level functional requirements from use cases .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering processes, particularly within the automotive sector, with a strong focus on the V-model and functional requirements allocation. Proficient in managing system design artifacts and facilitating cross-functional communication to drive project success.

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Systems EngineeringV-Model ProcessRequirements ManagementAbstract Effect Chain ModelingCross-Functional Communication

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Hard Skills

Functional Requirements DerivationSystem Design Artifacts GovernanceComplex Problem SolvingSystem Allocation Change RequestsDaimler Truck Product Portfolio UnderstandingFunction Based Systems ApproachLegal Requirements UnderstandingRequirements Management Tool ExperienceJIRA ExperienceAnalytical Thinking

Soft Skills

Ownership MindsetModeration of Critical SituationsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DOORS Next GenJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Automotive OrganizationProduct LifecycleSystems ArchitectureCustomer Value CriteriaContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Derive high-level functional requirements from use cases
Lead development and governance of Abstract Effect Chain (AEC) foundational system design artifacts
Review feature Use Cases and provide technical guidance and feedback to Feature Owners
Create and maintain initial AEC structures and parts, define impacted systems, and govern the AEC part library
Transition completed AECs to Feature Owners for downstream Systems Engineering activities
Support Feature Owners and System Owners during Milestone 0 and Milestone 1
Drive and document system allocation change requests and facilitate agreement with AEC Owners and System Owners
Manage intake and assessment of Customer Value Criteria and Legal / Regulatory Requirements
Allocate functional requirements to appropriate systems
Collaborate with global Systems Designers to manage and evolve the Daimler Truck system architecture portfolio
Identify needs for new system creation and propose updates to the Daimler Truck Systems portfolio
Review, maintain, and improve system boundaries and scope definitions
Communicate and promote system landscape visibility across the global organization
Assist with continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, methods, and tools
Lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects when needed
Advise management and key external stakeholders on job field-related projects
Contribute to standards in which others will operate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience
Experience in the automotive organization and the general V-model process and how it is used in the product lifecycle from end to end
Analytical thought to solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions independently
Understanding of the Daimler Truck product portfolio
Basic knowledge of function based systems approach
Understanding of top-level general vehicle and legal requirements
Understanding of complex development processes, e.g., V-model
Ability to model abstract effect chains or similar System Design models
Ability to moderate critical situations / conflicting goals of system owners and component owners
Strong cross-functional communication and ownership mindset
Ability to abstract between logical and physical implementation
Experience with DOORS Next Gen or similar requirements management tool and JIRA driven environments
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Successful completion of a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Not open to Visa sponsorship or existing Visa holders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote
Equal employment opportunities and workplace inclusion
Accommodation or special assistance with applying available