Lead Embedded Systems Architect - Vehicle Diagnostics

Snap-On Tools

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Snap-on Business Solutions in Rochester Hills, MI, seeks a Principal Embedded Systems Architect to lead the design of vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for commercial vehicles. This role spans system architecture, hardware design, firmware, PC drivers, and production support.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems, C/C++ firmware, and secure provisioning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience developing embedded electronic products from concept through production.
Strong hardware design, integration, board bring-up and debugging skills.
Deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems and C/C++ firmware development.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded vehicle communication interfaces and diagnostic devices.
Develop and integrate firmware for ARM-based microprocessors and microcontrollers using C/C++.
Drive embedded hardware design, schematic and design reviews, board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness.
Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communication software for USB and network connected devices.
Implement wired and wireless communications, including USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth.
Design secure product architectures incorporating secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, device authentication, cryptographic services, and secure provisioning.
Support vehicle communication technologies and diagnostic standards, including CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, ISO 15765, UDS, DoIP, RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.
Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead resolution of complex system and field issues.
Participate in industry standards organizations and vehicle communication working groups, helping influence future diagnostic, communication, and cybersecurity standards.