Embedded Systems Engineer

Linamar Corporation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k Program

Employee Benefits: Medical/Dental/VIs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the integration, configuration, and validation of embedded software within MCU-based automotive controllers. You will bridge firmware, controls, and vehicle integration to ensure production-ready software and seamless hardware interfaces.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree with 5–10+ years in embedded software integration, strong firmware knowledge, and hands-on experience in lab, HIL, and vehicle environments.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering or technology related field; 5–10+ years in embedded software integration, development, or validation.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and software architecture, including real-time systems, bootloaders, diagnostics (UDS, DTCs), and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience integrating software into MCU-based automotive controllers (ECUs).
• Familiarity with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink, Coder) and auto-code integration.

Responsibilities

• Integrate firmware, middleware, application software, and configuration data into complete ECU builds.
• Own build generation, versioning, and release packaging across multiple vehicle programs.
• Maintain and improve build systems, integration scripts, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate memory layouts, software configurations, and calibration data prior to release.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on software deliverables and integration dependencies.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

MCU/ECU integration

MATLAB/Simulink

CI/CD

Python scripting

Debugging

ALM tools

Communication

Education

Four-year degree in engineering or technology

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Summary

System Level owner to lead the integration, configuration, and validation of embedded software within MCU-based automotive controllers. This role operates at the intersection of firmware, controls (model-based development), and vehicle integration, ensuring software is correctly built, configured, and validated for production release. The System Engineer is responsible for facilitating the integration of the mechanical, electrical and control systems of a propulsion or driveline system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, defining, and characterizing the connections between these systems and executing the functional, performance, and safety goals.

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Summary

System Level owner to lead the integration, configuration, and validation of embedded software within MCU-based automotive controllers. This role operates at the intersection of firmware, controls (model-based development), and vehicle integration, ensuring software is correctly built, configured, and validated for production release. The System Engineer is responsible for facilitating the integration of the mechanical, electrical and control systems of a propulsion or driveline system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, defining, and characterizing the connections between these systems and executing the functional, performance, and safety goals.

Responsibility

• Integrate firmware, middleware, application software, and configuration data into complete ECU builds.
• Own build generation, versioning, and release packaging across multiple vehicle programs.
• Maintain and improve build systems, integration scripts, and continuous integration / continuous development pipelines.
• Validate memory layouts, software configurations, and calibration data prior to release.
• Ensure alignment between software branches, feature content, and vehicle program milestones.
• Integrate model-based functional software components into production ECU software.
• Ensure proper definition and implementation of software interfaces across application, middleware, and hardware layers.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate and validate auto-coded algorithms (Simulink/Coder).
• Support software architecture integration, whether AUTOSAR-based or custom platforms.
• Verify correct interaction between control algorithms, drivers, and system services.
• Support software in lab, HIL, and vehicle environments.
• Validate end-to-end system behavior including bootloaders, diagnostics, and communication stacks (CAN-FD/LIN/SPI).
• Troubleshoot integration issues across firmware, controls algorithms, and hardware interfaces.
• Support ECU flashing, software updates, and vehicle-level deployment activities.
• Partner with calibration and vehicle teams to resolve issues identified during testing.
• Work closely with firmware, controls, hardware, validation, and systems engineering teams.
• Ensure all software inputs (code, models, configs, calibrations) are aligned and integration ready.
• Support interface alignment, feature integration, and system-level behavior consistency.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on software deliverables and integration dependencies.
• Investigate integration failures, ECU instability, communication issues, and unexpected system behavior.
• Perform log analysis, trace debugging, and diagnostic evaluation (CAN traces, DTCs, etc.).
• Drive root cause analysis across software layers and system interfaces.
• Track defects and ensure resolution through cross-team coordination.
• Manage software baselines, version control, and traceability from development through production.
• Maintain configuration management practices aligned with ALM tools (e.g., Polarion or similar).
• Ensure proper documentation of releases, feature content, and known issues.
• Support change management and impact analysis across integrated systems.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Academic/Educational Requirements

Four-year degree in engineering or technology related field from an accredited Institution and 5 - 10+ years of experience in embedded software integration, development, or validation.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong understanding of embedded systems and software architecture, including real-time systems, application software integration, bootloaders and flashing, diagnostics (UDS, DTCs), and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience integrating software into MCU-based automotive controllers (ECUs).
• Familiarity with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink, Coder) and auto-code integration.
• Ability to understand control algorithms and their interaction with hardware and vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with build systems, scripting, or automation (Python, shell, CI/CD tools).
• Strong debugging and system-level root cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting software bring-up in lab, HIL, and vehicle environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management and ALM tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request