Lead Embedded Systems Architect – Vehicle Diagnostics

LRSolutions, LLC; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Architect in Rochester Hills, MI. You will lead the end-to-end design of embedded vehicle interfaces, diagnostics, and connected solutions, spanning hardware, firmware, and PC software.

You will mentor engineers, define system architectures, and work with OEMs and partners to advance standards in diagnostics, cybersecurity, and connectivity for commercial vehicles. A strong background in ARM-based firmware and secure designs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded product development from concept to production.
• Strong hardware design, integration, and board bring-up skills.
• Deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems and C/C++ firmware.
• Experience developing or supporting PC device drivers and low-level communications (USB and networks).
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with vehicle networks and diagnostic systems.
• Ability to lead architecture decisions across hardware, firmware, PC software, security, and test disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of embedded vehicle interfaces and diagnostic devices.
• Develop and integrate firmware for ARM MCUs using C/C++.
• Drive hardware design, board bring-up, validation, and production readiness.
• Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communications.
• Implement wired/wireless communications (USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
• Design secure product architectures with secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, and device authentication.
• Support vehicle communication standards (CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, ISO 15765, UDS, DoIP, RP1210, RP1227, J2534).
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers; resolve complex system and field issues.

Skills

Embedded systems

ARM-based firmware

C/C++ firmware development

PC device drivers

USB and network protocols

Embedded Linux/RTOS

Vehicle networks & diagnostics

System architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE/CS

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Architect in Rochester Hills, MI. You will lead the end-to-end design of embedded vehicle interfaces, diagnostics, and connected solutions, spanning hardware, firmware, and PC software.

You will mentor engineers, define system architectures, and work with OEMs and partners to advance standards in diagnostics, cybersecurity, and connectivity for commercial vehicles. A strong background in ARM-based firmware and secure designs is essential.