Principal Embedded Systems Architect

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

Principal Embedded Systems Architect
Vehicle Diagnostics & Connectivity | Rochester Hills, MI

We are seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Systems Architect to lead the design and development of industry-defining vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. This hands-on technical leadership role spans the full product lifecycle, from system architecture and hardware
design through firmware, PC integration, production, and field support. The ideal candidate is a systems-level engineer who can work across embedded hardware, ARM-based firmware, PC device
drivers, vehicle communications, and product cybersecurity. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, OEMs, fleets, and industry partners to advance diagnostic and connectivity products used worldwide.

What You Will Do

• 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 networkconnected 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.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Experience developing or supporting PC device drivers and low-level communications, particularly USB and networkbased
  protocols.
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with vehicle networks, protocol analysis, and commercial vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make system architecture decisions and lead across hardware, firmware, PC software,
  security, and test disciplines.

Why This Role Matters: You will help shape the next generation of commercial vehicle diagnostics while influencing both product direction and evolving industry standards.