Vehicle Feature Owner (Systems Requirements)

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Benefits

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Requirements

Definition & Management Position Summary The Vehicle Feature Owner (VFO) is responsible for defining, maintaining, and governing the functional intent of assigned vehicle features throughout the product development lifecycle.

accurately reflect intended vehicle behavior, regulatory needs, and program objectives.

Management, Architecture, Design Engineering, and Validation organizations, the VFO assesses feature changes, identifies technical impacts, and drives the evolution of system

needed to support the feature.

, analyzing issues (from SW validation and overall system).

Ownership Own the functional definition of assigned vehicle features. Define feature behavior, performance expectations, operating conditions.

are complete, consistent, and aligned with business and vehicle program objectives. Act as the authoritative source for feature intent and expected system behavior.

throughout the development lifecycle.

Impact Assessment Evaluate impacts of: New vehicle features Feature enhancements Feature modifications Carry-over content Regulatory changes Identify when feature changes require updates to existing system

Assess downstream impacts across affected vehicle systems and interfaces.

updates when changes affect functional behavior or vehicle performance. Support technical impact analysis and change justification.

Development Support Collaborate with

Management SMEs and Systems Engineers to translate feature intent into system

. Participate in

reviews and approval activities.

accurately capture intended feature functionality.

Cross-Functional Coordination Communicate feature changes and requirement impacts to stakeholders. Drive alignment on feature functionality and requirement content. Support resolution of technical disagreements related to feature definition.

Risk & Change Management Identify risks associated with feature changes and requirement modifications. Assess potential impacts to timing, complexity, and vehicle functionality. Support decision-making regarding requirement releases and feature evolution.

Escalate risks and unresolved issues as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Feature

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.