Principal Embedded Systems Architect - Vehicle Diagnostics

Snapon

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Architect in Rochester Hills, MI to lead the design of embedded vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic devices, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle sector.

You will guide the full product lifecycle, collaborate with OEMs and industry partners, and mentor engineers while delivering secure, scalable hardware, firmware, and software solutions across CAN, USB, Ethernet, and wireless networks.

Qualifications

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.
Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and 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.

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, bring-up, validation, and production readiness.
Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communication software for USB and networked 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.