Propulsion Base Software Low Level Driver Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Propulsion Base Software Low Level Driver Engineer to design and develop embedded base software for ECUs with a focus on low-level driver development and hardware-software integration. You will work with AUTOSAR architecture, MCAL, and microcontroller peripherals to deliver robust, production-ready drivers.

You will lead driver development activities, collaborate with hardware and semiconductor teams, perform silicon bring-up, debugging with Lauterbach

Qualifications

• Design and develop low-level driver software for MCUs in propulsion control modules.
• Experience with automotive AUTOSAR MCAL and OS configurations.
• Strong knowledge of microcontroller peripherals and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own low-level driver software for ICE, hybrid, and electric propulsion control modules.
• Implement and optimize MCAL modules and driver interfaces for SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, LIN, and timers.
• Lead hardware-software integration, silicon bring-up, and real-time debugging.
• Perform verification, safety analysis, and ensure MISRA-C compliance.
• Collaborate with semiconductor, hardware, and ECU teams across programs.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS experience

AUTOSAR Base Software

MCAL configuration

Multicore MCU

Hardware-software bring-up

MISRA-C knowledge

Strong debugging

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor of Science in EE/CE/CS

Master's degree

Tools

Lauterbach debugger

JTAG debuggers

CANoe / CANalyzer

ETAS tools

Vector DaVinci

Job description

Job Description / Duties

The Propulsion Base Software Low Level Driver Engineer is responsible for the design and development of embedded base software for EE/core and propulsion control modules, with a strong emphasis on low-level driver development and hardware-software integration. This role includes requirements analysis, detailed design, implementation, integration, and validation of high-performance, safety-critical software components.

The engineer will lead complex driver development activities, interface directly with hardware and semiconductor teams, and ensure robust, production-ready software aligned with AUTOSAR architecture and automotive standards. Deep expertise in microcontroller peripherals, silicon behavior, and low-level debugging is critical to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own low-level driver software for ICE, hybrid, and electric propulsion control modules, including direct interaction with microcontroller hardware.
• Develop and integrate hardware abstraction and MCAL drivers, including customization and optimization of AUTOSAR MCAL modules.
• Implement device drivers for advanced peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, SENT, CAN, LIN, ADCs, PWM, GTM, timers, watchdogs, DMA, and interrupt controllers.
• Design and develop drivers for power electronics interfaces, including HSD/LSD drivers, H-Bridge control, injector drivers, and gate driver IC interfaces.
• Interface directly with microcontroller registers, memory-mapped I/O, and peripheral control units, ensuring correct initialization, configuration, and runtime behavior.
• Analyze and interpret hardware schematics, MCU reference manuals, and datasheets to design accurate and efficient driver implementations.
• Lead hardware-software integration and bring-up activities, including early silicon validation and debugging on prototype ECUs.
• Perform advanced debugging of low-level issues using Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, trace tools, and bus analyzers.
• Diagnose and resolve timing, concurrency, interrupt, and multicore synchronization issues in real-time environments.
• Optimize drivers for deterministic real-time performance, low latency, efficient memory usage, and high reliability.
• Collaborate with Base Software Architecture teams to ensure alignment with AUTOSAR stack, RTE integration, and OS scheduling.
• Conduct detailed reviews of requirements, low-level design, register configurations, and embedded C/C++ implementations.
• Ensure compliance with MISRA-C, ASPICE, and ISO 26262, including support for safety mechanisms such as diagnostics, fault handling, and safe states.
• Design and execute driver-level verification strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, hardware validation, and fault injection.
• Contribute to virtualization, SIL/HIL, and simulation-based validation of low-level drivers.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including register-level design specs, timing diagrams, and interface definitions.
• Collaborate with semiconductor vendors, hardware teams, and ECU suppliers to debug silicon-level issues and ensure correct driver behavior.
• Support production software delivery, vehicle integration, and launch activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Experience with embedded C/C++ software development experience in a real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.
• Experience in AUTOSAR Base Software development and MCAL configuration (OS, MCAL, IOHWAB, FEE, WDG, etc.).
• Strong hands-on experience in low-level driver development with direct register-level programming.
• Understanding of microcontroller architecture, including cores, memory hierarchy, interrupts, DMA, and peripheral subsystems.
• Experience with multicore microcontrollers, synchronization, and inter-core communication.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related discipline).
• Hands-on experience with automotive microcontrollers such as Infineon AURIX (TriCore), NXP, Renesas, or similar platforms.
• Experience with advanced MCU peripherals such as GTM, eMIOS, high-speed timers, ADC synchronization, and signal acquisition chains.
• Experience developing or integrating complex device drivers (CDD) beyond standard MCAL.
• Strong understanding of power electronics control interfaces, including inverters, battery systems, and motor control.
• Experience with AUTOSAR tools such as Vector DaVinci, EB tresos, or ETAS ISOLAR.
• Strong ability to interpret hardware schematics, MCU datasheets, and reference manuals.
• Experience in hardware-software integration and bring-up of embedded systems.
• Proficiency with debugging tools including Lauterbach, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and trace tools.
• Experience with embedded driver timing analysis, interrupt handling, and real-time constraints.
• Understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) concepts and their application in driver development.
• Experience in software verification and validation (white box, black box, gray box).
• Familiarity with MISRA-C and automotive software quality standards.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and build/debug toolchains.
• Experience with debugging and analysis tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, ETAS measurement systems.
• Exposure to SIL/HIL, virtualization frameworks, and simulation-based development.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, silicon validation, and early program phases.
• Experience supporting vehicle integration and production software releases.
• Participation in programs such as Formula SAE, EcoCAR, or equivalent hands-on embedded system development.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.