Staff Platform Control Software Engineer

allisontransmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with prescription

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability coverage

Voluntary benefits (critical illness,

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays + floating holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Staff Platform Control Software Engineer to join a fast-paced team developing embedded control systems for powertrain applications. You will design, implement and test real-time software to deliver reliable propulsion solutions and work with cross-functional teams across Systems, Software, and Validation.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology, RTOS/RTE configuration, and a strong culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 15+ years of automotive engineering experience with C/C++ real-time embedded controls.
• Experience with Functional Safety ISO 26262 and Cyber Security ISO 21434.
• Ability to develop automated test & evaluation scripts in Python.
• Hands-on experience with design, implementation, and validation of embedded control software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software behavior to find root causes and suggest corrective actions.
• Reverse-engineer legacy code for commonization across powertrain solutions.
• Design, develop, test and document embedded control software with HSI and HAL interfaces.
• Configure RTOS and RTE; manage non-volatile memory.
• Develop automated tests for CI in HIL/SIL environments.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Algorithm, Calibration and Validation teams.
• Present work results to peers and leadership; conduct design reviews.
• Mentor engineers to grow capability across the team.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Python scripting

GitHub

VS Code

AutoSAR

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GitHub

AutoSAR

CMMI/SPICE

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Primary Purpose of Role

Are you passionate about solving complex technical problems and bringing innovative products to life? We are seeking a Staff Platform Control Software Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and develop control systems for a range of innovative powertrain controls. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing embedded controls software to provide the most reliable and valued propulsion solutions in the world enabling our customers to work more efficiently.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dynamic and talented team of engineers working on groundbreaking projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and develop your skills.

You will be part of a fast-paced, results-driven company with a strong culture of innovation and collaboration.

You will have the opportunity to work on products that make a real impact on people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze software behavior to find root cause and suggest corrective actions for unexpected or unacceptable operation.
• Reverse-engineer legacy code and architecture for the purposes of commonization across powertrain solutions.
• Design, develop, test and document embedded control system software on top of which Powertrain applications will be built focusing on: Control Module Hardware-Software Interface (HSI) and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)
• RTOS and RTE configuration
• Non-Volatile Memory Management
• Control Module Initialization & Shutdown
• Perform functional testing, integration testing, and system verification within lab, vehicle, test cell, and HIL/SIL environments.
• Develop automated tests within HIL and SIL environments for use within Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline.
• Work with/in cross-functional engineering teams of Systems, Software, Algorithm, Calibration, and Validation engineers to develop existing and new products.
• Describe & present work results to peers and leadership as needed.
• Conduct design and implementation reviews.
• Mentor engineers to grow depth of capability across the team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Experience

Required Experience

• 15+ years of automotive engineering experience developing C and C++ real-time embedded controls.
• Experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cyber Security (ISO 21434)
• Ability to develop automated test & evaluation scripts in Python.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with design, implementation, problem solving, and validating complex control software for embedded systems.
• Experience with integration and diagnostics of control modules, sensors, and actuators within embedded control systems.
• Experience using Visual Studio or VS Code Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
• Experience with GitHub for software version control & change management.
• Experience with software quality processes & tools, such as CMMI, SPICE, AutoSAR.

Preferred Experience

• ISO 26262 Certification.
• ISO 21434 Certification.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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