Propulsion Base Software Low Level Driver Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Propulsion Base Software Low-Level Driver Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to design, develop, and validate embedded driver software for propulsion control modules. You will implement MCAL level drivers, hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, HSD/LSD, PWM), and motor control interfaces, in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role requires a BS in engineering or CS and 8+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ with real-time OSs, AUTOSAR Basic Software configuration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ development in real-time operating systems.
• Experience developing or integrating low-level drivers and MCAL.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, HSD/LSD, H-Bridge, PWM, and motor control interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded low-level driver software including requirements analysis, architecture, coding, integration, and verification.
• Implement hardware interface drivers for peripherals and external devices including HSD/LSD, SPI, I2C, H-Bridge interfaces, and motor control drivers.
• Develop and integrate MCAL components, hardware interface drivers, and complex device drivers for propulsion applications.
• Configure AUTOSAR Basic Software modules such as OS, IOHWAB, FEE, and WDG using Vector or ETAS toolchains.
• Perform hardware-software integration using schematics, manuals, and MCU documentation.
• Support ECU hardware bring-up and early software enablement on new controller platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, trace tools, and emulators (Lauterbach).
• Optimize for deterministic real-time performance and efficient memory usage on multicore MCUs.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, controls, and supplier teams to ensure hardware interface functionality.
• Ensure alignment with AUTOSAR architecture and system resource usage.
• Contribute to design and code reviews and maintain documentation.
• Perform unit, integration, and validation testing on target hardware.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time OS

Hardware–software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science)

Tools

AUTOSAR

Vector toolchains

ETAS toolchains

Lauterbach debugger

Oscilloscope

Job description

The Propulsion Base Software Low-Level Driver Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of low-level driver software for propulsion and electrified powertrain control modules.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded low-level driver software including requirements analysis, architecture, coding, integration, and verification.
• Implement hardware interface drivers for peripherals and external devices including high-side and low-side drivers (HSD/LSD), SPI, I2C, H-Bridge interfaces, and motor control drivers (e.g., PWM, FOC, position/speed sensing interfaces).
• Develop and integrate Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL) components, hardware interface drivers, and complex device drivers supporting propulsion applications.
• Configure and integrate AUTOSAR Basic Software modules such as OS, IOHWAB, FEE, and WDG using Vector or ETAS toolchains.
• Perform hardware-software integration by working with hardware schematics, device reference manuals, and microcontroller documentation.
• Support ECU hardware bring-up and early software enablement activities on new controller platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, trace tools, and emulators (e.g., Lauterbach).
• Optimize low-level driver implementations for deterministic real-time performance, efficient memory usage, and reliable peripheral operation on multicore microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, systems, controls, and supplier teams to ensure proper hardware interface functionality and alignment with propulsion system requirements.
• Ensure alignment with AUTOSAR architecture, including RTE integration and system resource usage.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical inspections to ensure high-quality software deliverables.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including software design specifications, interface definitions, and test plans.
• Perform software verification and validation activities including unit testing, integration testing, and validation on target hardware (white box, black box, and gray box testing).
• Ensure compliance with automotive software standards and development processes including MISRA-C, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Support vehicle program milestones and production software releases with high-quality, validated deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8 years of related experience
• Experience with embedded C/C++ development (hand coding) in real-time operating system environments.
• Experience developing or integrating low-level drivers, MCAL, or complex device drivers.
• Experience developing drivers or interfaces for hardware components such as SPI, I2C, HSD/LSD, H-Bridge circuits, timers, ADCs, communication peripherals, and motor control interfaces (PWM, current sensing, position/speed sensors).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AUTOSAR Basic Software configuration (e.g., OS, IOHWAB, FEE, WDG) using Vector or ETAS toolchains.
• Experience with multicore automotive microcontrollers and hardware/software integration, including interpreting schematics and device reference manuals.
• Strong understanding of functional safety concepts and experience working within ISO 26262 frameworks.
• Familiarity with automotive software standards such as MISRA-C and ASPICE.
• Experience using embedded development tools including compilers, debuggers, emulators (e.g., Lauterbach), and automation scripting.
• Experience using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience in software verification and validation including white box, black box, and gray box testing.
• Experience with data acquisition and calibration tools such as ETAS INCA, CANoe, and CANalyzer.

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.