Senior Engineer - Automotive

MAKS Enterprises; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive electronics firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to develop advanced automotive control modules. You will design and debug embedded firmware, lead communications protocol efforts, and shape the firm's technical strategies. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-10+ years of experience in embedded systems, particularly with CAN bus communication. The position requires a strong solutions-based mindset and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, working full-time on-site in Chatsworth, CA.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering preferred.
• Solutions-based mindset with strong investigative skills.
• Experience with automotive diagnostics or related protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for automotive electronic modules.
• Lead efforts involving automotive communication protocols.
• Analyze OEM module behavior and reverse-engineer communication patterns.

Skills

CAN bus communication

Embedded C/C++

Troubleshooting complex system-level issues

Investigation and networking to solve complex issues

Reading schematics and datasheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAN tools

Microcontrollers

Job description

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from MAKS Enterprises

MAKS is a globally renowned provider in the rebuilding of electronic automotive modules. We are at the forefront of the automotive industry, specializing in restoring critical components that serve as the nerve center and power distribution hub of vehicles. We are committed to mastering the intricate schematics and technical challenges of vehicle electronics. As a member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering aftermarket solutions for a wide range of automotive make modules.

• Trailblazers – We innovate fearlessly and forge new paths in automotive electronics.
• Value of Reputation – We uphold trust through quality, integrity, and results.
• Accountability – We own our work and its impact every step of the way.
• Empathy – We operate with care, for each other and our customers.
• Evolve or Bust – We adapt, improve, and grow relentlessly.

About the Role

MAKS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the development, analysis, and refinement of software and hardware-based solutions for complex automotive control modules. This role is critical to advancing MAKS’s capabilities in CAN communication, embedded controllers, diagnostics, and module-level behavior replication. You will play a key role in shaping MAKS’s technical direction and long-term engineering strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for automotive electronic modules and test systems.
• Lead efforts involving CAN, LIN, and related automotive communication protocols, including message decoding, injection, simulation, and fault replication.
• Analyze OEM module behavior and reverse-engineer communication patterns and logic.
• Work directly with microcontrollers, embedded processors, and peripherals (GPIO, ADC, timers, communication interfaces, etc.).
• Develop and maintain tools for diagnostics, testing, flashing, and validation of automotive modules.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture, interfaces, and test strategies.
• Establish engineering best practices for version control, documentation, testing, and repeatability.
• Support production and quality teams by resolving complex field and manufacturing issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in repair accuracy, scalability, and long-term reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5–10+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering, preferably in automotive or industrial electronics.

Required Skills

• Solutions-based mindset with ability to investigate and network to solve complex issues.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CAN bus communication, including CAN tools, message analysis, and protocol-level debugging.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience working with embedded controllers / MCUs and low-level hardware interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Chatsworth, CA.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automotive diagnostics, UDS, OBD‑II, or proprietary OEM protocols.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering automotive electronics or legacy modules.
• Experience with CAN logging devices (e.g., Intrepid).
• Experience with test automation or custom test fixtures.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting production-scale electronics operations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MAKS is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Leadership & Impact

• Acts as a technical