Senior Automotive Embedded Firmware Engineer - Real-Time ECUs

LHP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LHP Engineering Solutions is seeking a Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and develop real-time core software for automotive ECUs. You will design firmware with bootloader security features, integrate AUTOSAR MCAL drivers, and lead supplier collaboration for software modules.

The role requires strong C/assembly skills, experience with RTOS, CAN protocols, and ISO/SAE standards. Hybrid work model based out of Chicago, IL, with focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or software) or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience in C and assembly.
• Experience with automotive grade ECUs and microcontrollers (16/32-bit).
• Experience with CAN-based protocols (J1939, XCP, KWP, UDS) and tools (CANalyser, CANape, CANoe, INCA).
• Experience with RTOS (Autosar OSEK or similar) and software design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop core software for automotive ECUs.
• Design firmware with bootloader and security features.
• Integrate AUTOSAR MCAL drivers with legacy modules.
• Lead software development tasks with suppliers and conduct technical reviews.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues during verification and validation cycles.
• Develop software documentation (SDD, SRS, API).
• Define software configuration management and coding standards.

Skills

Embedded C

Assembly

AUTOSAR MCAL

RTOS

CAN protocols

Firmware debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Vector CANalyser

CANape

CANoe

INCA

SVN

Polarion

AutOSAR MCAL configuration

Job description

LHP Engineering Solutions is seeking a Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and develop real-time core software for automotive ECUs. You will design firmware with bootloader security features, integrate AUTOSAR MCAL drivers, and lead supplier collaboration for software modules.

The role requires strong C/assembly skills, experience with RTOS, CAN protocols, and ISO/SAE standards. Hybrid work model based out of Chicago, IL, with focus on safety and performance.