Software Engineer 2

Strattec Security Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Wellness program

Local benefits may apply

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking an experienced Software Engineer 2 to lead embedded software development for automotive access solutions. You will design architecture, code in C, and ensure rigorous testing and integration across global sites.

Qualifications include a BS in engineering and 5+ years in electronics/embedded software with AUTOSAR, MISRA and ASPICE familiarity. Strong English communication and technical writing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with electronics preference
• Five+ years in electronics/embedded software design or related field
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, MISRA and ASPICE preferred
• CAN/SPI communication experience and embedded testing tools

Responsibilities

• Lead/global software development project team including technical leadership and timing
• Design software architecture aligned with product requirements and standards
• Embed software coding in C and Assembly per coding standards
• Develop, document, review and approve software design specifications
• Analyze and debug software in embedded systems with proper instrumentation
• Integrate, compile, test, and verify software on target hardware
• Adhere to rigorous software development processes and participate in peer reviews

Skills

Electrical/electronics

C programming

Problem solving

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

5+ years embedded software/electronics

Tools

AUTOSAR

CodeBeamer/PTC Integrity

CAN

SPI

BSP

MATLAB

DevOps CI/CD

MS Office

Job description

Software Engineer 2

Responsibilities

At Strattec, we’re reshaping how people experience and interact with their vehicles by making access seamless, secure, and safe. In partnership with leading OEMs, we design and deliver highly engineered solutions that create the ultimate access experience for consumers.

What sets us apart is how we work and the people who make it happen. Guided by our culture pillars – Think New, Do Together, and Own It – we collaborate across disciplines and take ownership of meaningful challenges. Our people bring new ideas to life and turn ambition into impact.

If you’re an integrator, problem solver, or forward thinker who wants to do work that matters, you’ll find the opportunity here to grow your craft and contribute to something bigger that shapes the future of the automotive industry.

Ready to help shape the future of access? Join us at Strattec.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work.

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short‑term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid life insurance coverage to support you and your beneficiaries
• Wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Additional local benefits may apply depending on location or facility

Summary

Lead embedded software development activities including overall design of software architecture, development of software design documentation, software coding, coordination of development activities with personnel at different global sites, integration and test of software packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the global software development project team including technical leadership and program timing.
• Design of the software architecture considering the product requirements, software re‑use strategy, software maintainability, software development process and industry standards such as AUTOSAR, ASPICE, MISRA, CERT, UDS, EVITA, Functional Safety standard (ISO 26262), Cyber Security standard (ISO 21434, UN R155/156, CCC) and others.
• Software Embedded coding using the C and Assembly programming language adhering to industry and internal coding standards and practices.
• Develop, document, review and approve software design specifications.
• Analyze and de‑bug software in embedded systems using proper instrumentation equipment.
• Able to integrate, compile, test and verify the entire software package on the target hardware.
• Adhere to a rigorous software design and development process.
• Actively lead/participate in software design peer reviews.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Although the position does not entail direct supervisory responsibilities, technical and project leadership skills are essential to lead the software project team.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field required with a strong preference for electrical/electronics and computer engineering.
• Five or more years of experience in electronics/embedded software design/development, testing or in a related field with a preference in automotive embedded systems.
• Proficiency with electronics, reading schematics and software testing tools.
• Understanding of ASPICE standards and their practical applications preferred.
• Proficiency with an Application Lifecycle Management tool such as PTC Integrity/CodeBeamer is preferred.
• AUTOSAR implementation knowledge and experience required.
• Wired Communications like CAN, SPI implementation, testing and debug experience required.
• BSP (Board Support Package) implementation, testing and debug experience required.
• C programming experience required.
• Wireless Communications like BLE, UWB and NFC implementation, testing, debug experience preferred.
• EVITA Cyber Security implementation experience preferred.
• ASIL functional safety implementation experience preferred.
• Matlab/Autocoding experience preferred.
• DevOps with CI/CD experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential.

Language Skills

• Good oral and written English language skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to effectively represent information and respond to questions in a meeting environment.

Problem Solving

Self‑starter. The candidate must possess strong analytical capability. Possesses excellent problem‑solving skills as evidenced by adherence to disciplined problem‑solving methods resulting in solid solutions to kill the issue.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and age.