Staff Firmware Engineer

LHP, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHP Engineering Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and develop core software for automotive grade real-time ECUs. The role includes driving AUTOSAR MCAL integration, implementing secure bootloaders, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver robust firmware.

The candidate will lead design reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high performance and safety in embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on ISO-26262 and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Embedded software development (Low level drivers/BSP and Middle layer services/BSW) in C and assembly language.
• Experience building and leading firmware solutions for automotive grade ECUs.
• Experience with microcontrollers (16/32-bit automotive grade), compilers/linkers.
• Experience with CAN based protocols and automotive diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop new generation core software solution for automotive grade real time ECUs.
• Design and develop firmware software, bootloader with security features for ECUs.
• Configure and Integrate AUTOSAR MCAL based drivers with legacy middle layer modules.
• Lead software development tasks with suppliers and integrate supplier provided modules.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs during verification and validation cycles.
• Develop and maintain software documentation (SDD, SRS, API docs).
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements of real time embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded C

Assembly

Autosar MCAL

RTOS

CAN protocols

J1939/XCP/UDS

Firmware debugging

Security features

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or software)

MS or PhD in engineering preferred

Tools

Vector CANalyse

CANape

CANoe

INCA

Job description

LHP Engineering Solutions is a Functional Safety global leader committed to creating safe transportation with developing technologies such as Electric Vehicles, Advance Driver Assistance Systems. At LHP we ensure Functional Safety and Cyber Security development of these systems and technologies by leveraging our core expertise with widely accepted standards such as AUTOSAR, ISO26262, ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434.
We are currently seeking a Staff Firmware Software Engineer. As a Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will architect and develop new generation software core software solution for automotive grade real-time ECUs. Core software typically includes middle layer, lower layer embedded software (BSP drivers), RTOS, bootloader, and cybersecurity stack for electronic control unit (ECU). Core software needs to meet stringent real time and performance requirements. The developed core software is integrated with application software. This is a hybrid based out of Chicago, Il.

• Architect and develop new generation core software solution catered for automotive grade real time ECUs.
• Design and develop firmware software, bootloader with security features for ECUs.
• Configure and Integrate AUTOSAR - MCAL based drivers with legacy middle layer modules.
• Benchmark and select suitable third-party software components, microcontrollers etc.
• Cybersecurity Software Design and development.
• Lead software development tasks with Software suppliers, integrate and accept supplier provided software modules.
• Coordinate with internal requirements teams and derive software requirements.
• Drive technical work for the technical team, conduct technical reviews.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs reported by HIL, product validation team or application software team during verification and validation cycle.
• Develop and maintain software documentation: SDD, SRS, API documentation, product functional spec etc.
• Design and develop tools to automate software workflows and processes.Define software configuration management to ensure effective software management.
• Ensure that software adheres to coding standards and meet stringent performance and safety requirements of real time embedded system.
• Contribute to Functional Safety relevant software functions in accordance with ISO25119, ISO13849/ISO19014.
• Closely monitors project status and provides progress updates to direct manager, other stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical or software) are required. Ph.D. or M.S. degree in engineering preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Embedded software development (Low level drivers/BSP and Middle layer services/BSW) in C and assembly language.
• Experience in building and technically leading firmware solution catered for ECUs (preferably for automotive grade ECUs).
• Experience with microcontrollers (16/32-bit automotive grade), compilers/linkers.
• Experience with Firmware debugging (call stack analysis, profiling, breakpoint evaluation, resource budget analysis as Flash, RAM, and CPU load).
• Experience with CAN based protocols such as J1939, XCP, KWP, UDS, communication tools Vector CANalyse, CANape, CANoe, INCA or similar.
• Experience working with memories (Flash, EEPROM, RAM, External memories), MMU etc.
• Experience working with real time operating system RTOS (Autosar OSEK or similar).
• Experience with software design and requirements documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building technical talent and guide junior engineers.
• Knowledge of Autosar concepts and experience working with AUTOSAR based MCAL device driver configuration and integration.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety concepts and software implementation in accordance with ISO25119, ISO13849, ISO26262.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and implementations.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools such as SVN or similar, requirements tools (e.g., Polarion or similar).

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