Senior Embedded Systems Architect - Vehicle Communications

Kforce Inc; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Architect in Rochester Hills, MI to lead the design and development of vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle industry.

This hands-on leadership role covers system architecture, hardware design, firmware, PC integration, production, and field support, with emphasis on ARM-based firmware, CAN networks, secure provisioning, and industry standards collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded electronic products from concept through production.
• Strong hardware design, integration, board bring-up, and debugging skills.
• Deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems and C/C++ firmware development.
• Experience developing or supporting PC device drivers and low-level communications, particularly USB and network-based protocols.
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with vehicle networks, protocol analysis, and commercial vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make system architecture decisions and lead across hardware, firmware, PC software, security, and test disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of embedded vehicle interfaces and diagnostic devices.
• Develop and integrate firmware for ARM microprocessors and microcontrollers using C/C++.
• Drive embedded hardware design, schematic and design reviews, board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness.
• Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communication software for USB and network-connected devices.
• Implement wired and wireless communications, including USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Design secure product architectures incorporating secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, device authentication, cryptographic services, and secure provisioning.
• Support vehicle communication technologies and diagnostic standards, including CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, ISO 15765, UDS, DoIP, RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead resolution of complex system and field issues.
• Participate in industry standards organizations and vehicle communication working groups to help influence future diagnostic, communication, and cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Hardware design

ARM-based embedded systems

C/C++ firmware

PC device drivers

Embedded Linux / RTOS

Vehicle networks

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Kforce is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Architect in Rochester Hills, MI to lead the design and development of vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle industry.

This hands-on leadership role covers system architecture, hardware design, firmware, PC integration, production, and field support, with emphasis on ARM-based firmware, CAN networks, secure provisioning, and industry standards collaboration.