Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer (C/ECU)

ALTEN Technology USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong hands-on Embedded C development for automotive ECUs. You will drive requirements analysis, software architecture, coding, and reviews across the V‑Cycle, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust software delivery.

The role emphasizes ownership of embedded software activities, adherence to standards, and contributing to continuous process improvements in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or related field.
• 8+ years of automotive embedded software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Embedded C and experience for automotive ECUs/controllers.
• Experience with requirements analysis, software architecture/design, coding, and code reviews.
• Experience across the full V‑Model/V‑Cycle and understanding of development/verification linkage.
• Experience in one or more automotive control domains (Airbag, BCM, BMS, seating, motor control).
• Preferred: AUTOSAR, CAN/LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector tools, MISRA C, ISO/26262 awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug automotive embedded software using Embedded C (C++ a plus).
• Work through the complete V‑Model/V‑Cycle from requirements to release.
• Analyze requirements and translate into software specifications and design.
• Contribute to software architecture and module design for ECU/controller apps.
• Perform hands‑on coding, debugging, optimization, and code reviews.
• Ensure traceability from requirements to verification activities.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to integrate hardware/software.
• Support unit testing and verification throughout development.
• Follow automotive software engineering standards and quality processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews and RCAs.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Mentoring junior engineers

Ownership of software activities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or Embedded Systems

Tools

AUTOSAR Classic

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Vector tools

CANoe/CANalyzer

RTOS

MISRA C

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong hands-on Embedded C development for automotive ECUs. You will drive requirements analysis, software architecture, coding, and reviews across the V‑Cycle, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust software delivery.

The role emphasizes ownership of embedded software activities, adherence to standards, and contributing to continuous process improvements in a dynamic