Embedded Software Engineer: Drive-by-Wire & Autonomy

Katalyst CRO; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Peoria, IL, seeks a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and integrate real-time C++ software for drive-by-wire and autonomous vehicle control systems running on Linux.

You will create and verify control models, support MIL/SIL/HIL testing across vehicle platforms, and troubleshoot communication, integration, and performance issues to ensure safety-critical operation.

Experience with vehicle networks and MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of experience in embedded software, vehicle controls, drive-by-wire, autonomous systems, or a related domain, with strong embedded C++ and Linux/UNIX skills.
• Candidates should have experience with vehicle networks, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, MIL/SIL/HIL testing, safety-critical systems, and TRACE32 or equivalent debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded software for drive-by-wire, autonomous hauling, and vehicle control systems, including real-time C++ applications and Linux-based components.
• Create and verify control models, support testing across MIL/SIL/HIL and vehicle platforms, and troubleshoot communication, integration, and performance issues.

Skills

Embedded C++

Drive-By-Wire Systems

Linux/UNIX

CAN/CAN FD

SAE J1939

UDS

Automotive Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

MIL/SIL/HIL Testing

Vehicle Controls

Model-Based Development

Embedded Debugging

System Integration

Shell/Bash Scripting

Safety-Critical Software

Tools

TRACE32

Job description

Katalyst CRO in Peoria, IL, seeks a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and integrate real-time C++ software for drive-by-wire and autonomous vehicle control systems running on Linux.

You will create and verify control models, support MIL/SIL/HIL testing across vehicle platforms, and troubleshoot communication, integration, and performance issues to ensure safety-critical operation.

Experience with vehicle networks and MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.