Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Astemo Ltd.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Detroit is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This role focuses on the development of software for Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems, requiring expertise in embedded software, hardware integration, and applicable safety standards. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a relevant degree, with responsibilities including requirements analysis and software design. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in embedded software development.
• Familiarity with safety standards like ISO26262.
• Ability to read schematics and IC datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop software requirements and specifications.
• Conduct integration and system tests.
• Lead and mentor engineers on sub-projects.

Skills

Embedded software development in C

Microcontroller Hardware

Software Design Tools

Test Equipment

Software Architecture

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eclipse IDE

Cross compilers

In-circuit debuggers

Job description

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The Software Design Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for EPS - Electric Power Steering.

This role requires performing customer requirements analysis, developing software requirements, software design, software level and system level test cases. Support in the integration of all developed software components and generate a final software delivery. Perform Integration, modification, and configuration for EPS software.

Troubleshoot software, analyze problems reported by the customer or software validation team. Perform system tests to validate software implementation and integration. Contribute to software process improvement activities. Support assessments and audits to verify applicable quality and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be documented and assigned by local management and some duties may not apply dependent upon the requirements of the position at each specific Astemo site and/or the strengths of the employee and the needs of the company):

• Support development of software requirements specification (SRS) and software architecture specification sub-sections, if needed by the software architect
• Develop software component design specifications
• Develop software unit test specifications
• Attend, and potentially lead, software design reviews
• Conduct technical impact analysis for software change requests
• Identify technical risks in the design, and develop mitigation strategies
• Assist software coders work progress; develop source code as necessary to maintain program timelines
• Participate or lead code reviews, unit test reviews, and integration test reviews
• Support development of integration test specification sub-sections, if needed by the software architect
• Support source code integration, diff, merge, branching, check-in, etc., if needed by the software coders
• Support unit test and integration test execution, if needed by the software testers

Qualifications:

The Ideal candidate will:

• 5+ years' experience in writing embedded software in C with knowledge of Eclipse IDE or similar preferred
• Microcontroller Hardware. Timers (GTM,TPU,WDT), Memory (RAM, FLASH, ECC, DMA), Peripherals (ADC,PWM,GPIO,CAN,SENT,UART,LIN,SPI), Safety (SMU, FCCU), etc.
• Hardware IC Devices. High side drivers, low side drivers, H-Bridge, CAN Transceivers, etc.
• Software Design Tools. Requirements modeling, UML modeling, AUTOSAR configuration, RTOS configuration, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
• Software Development Tools. Cross compilers, static code analysis, in-circuit debuggers, serial communication tools, HIL systems, measurement & calibration tools.
• Test Equipment. Oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, current probes, function generator, etc.
• Software Process/Standards. V-Model, MISRA, ASPICE, ISO26262
• Communication Protocols. CAN, CANFD, LIN, SENT, Ethernet. UDS, GMLAN, FNOS, J1939, IEEE15765.
• Application Domains. EPS – Electric Power Steering
• Software Architecture. Basic Software, Low Level Drivers, Board Support Package, Boot Code, BIOS, MCAL
• Familiar with crypto algorithms, and cryptographic authentication method
• Experience working with motor control algorthms and knowledge on tuning/calibrating steering systems for different modes
• Knowledge of different EPS types : C-EPS. P-EPS & R-EPS
• Experience working with Steering Application software : Steering Control, Steering Assist Functions, Current Loop
• Ability to read schematics, electrical block diagrams, and IC datasheets
• Good verbal and written English skills

Education:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years applicable experience in automotive.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leading and mentoring the efforts of engineers who are responsible for sub-project activities.

Working conditions:

• Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Travel: Domestic and international may be required as needed. The candidate will occasionally need to travel to multiple global locations to support project development.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing