Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – HV Systems

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to develop embedded controls software for high voltage systems in the electrification space. You will design and implement software for controllers, diagnostics strategies, and communications, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and automotive protocols.

Responsibilities include leading agile teams, collaborating across departments, and applying SDV/ SOA principles with a strong focus on test automation, traceability, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or CS).
• Minimum 5 years of embedded controls software experience for high voltage battery systems.
• Automotive Safety experience (ISO26262).
• Strong background in system design, diagnostics strategies, and control systems for embedded software applications.
• Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and vehicle-level testing frameworks.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming.
• Deep understanding of diagnostics strategies, software verification, and validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of virtual testing, DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience with JIRA and Scaled Agile Framework.
• High integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software for embedded controls systems in electrification space, for high voltage contactors and energy management.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (MISRA).
• Adhere to good software design principles, using design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded controls software

Automotive Safety ISO26262

System design

SiL/HiL testing

DevOps & CI/CD

CAN/LIN/ARXML

BDD/TDD

JIRA

Scaled Agile Framework

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to develop embedded controls software for high voltage systems in the electrification space. You will design and implement software for controllers, diagnostics strategies, and communications, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and automotive protocols.

Responsibilities include leading agile teams, collaborating across departments, and applying SDV/ SOA principles with a strong focus on test automation, traceability, and CI/CD pipelines.