Technical Lead – Automotive Ethernet

Tech One IT; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech One IT is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer for Automotive IOC–Ethernet in Novi, MI. You will lead Ethernet communication stack integration, protocol implementation, and ECU-level collaboration across ECUs and domain controllers.

The role requires hands-on automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, SOME/IP, DoIP, and AUTOSAR experience plus strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Collaboration with architects, developers, hardware, and validation teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or related field.
• Typically 8–12+ years of automotive embedded software development experience.
• Proven track record in ECU development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and troubleshooting of automotive Ethernet/IOC solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Ethernet-based ECU communication.
• Analyse network performance, latency, and reliability; resolve defects.
• Configure Ethernet switches, VLANs, QoS, and DoIP/SOME/IP integration.
• Support AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive architectures and HIL/SIL testing.
• Document results and contribute to design/interface specifications.

Skills

AUTOSAR Classic

Embedded C/C++

CAN/CAN-FD

UDS diagnostics

ARXML integration

Ethernet basics

TCP/IP

SOME/IP

DoIP

Wireshark

Vector CANoe

ECU integration

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Eng/CS/Embedded Systems

Tools

ARXML tooling

MCU memory/Flash debugging

GIT / Gerrit

Jenkins / CI

Job description

Job Description: Lead Engineer - Automotive IOC – Ethernet

Location: Novi, MI 48377, USA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in Automotive Ethernet and In-Vehicle Communication (IOC) to lead the development, integration, and troubleshooting of automotive communication solutions.

The candidate will be responsible for Ethernet communication stack integration, protocol implementation, ECU-level communication, and end-to-end integration across automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The role requires a strong understanding of automotive networking protocols, embedded software development, and AUTOSAR communication architecture, including AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, SOME/IP, network debugging, and embedded software integration, along with the ability to drive technical discussions and resolve complex issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and integrate automotive Ethernet communication solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot Ethernet‑based communication between ECUs, domain controllers, and other in‑vehicle systems.
• Analyse network communication, connectivity, latency, packet loss, and performance issues.
• Support Ethernet switch configuration, VLANs, multicast, and Quality of Service (QoS), as applicable
• Develop, configure, and integrate Ethernet communication components in AUTOSAR‑based automotive systems.
• Work with AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive communication architecture, depending on the target platform.
• Integrate and troubleshoot communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SOME/IP, SOME/IP Service Discovery, and DoIP.
• Collaborate with system architects, embedded software developers, hardware engineers, and validation teams.
• Perform ECU‑level and system‑level integration, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and software development processes.
• Identify technical risks, integration dependencies, and potential bottlenecks.
• Analyse Ethernet traffic and diagnose communication issues using Wireshark, Vector CANoe, or equivalent tools.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain technical documentation, integration reports, and defect analysis records.
• Contribute to software design documentation, interface specifications, technical reviews, and development guidelines.
• Support HIL/SIL testing, vehicle‑level integration, and production readiness activities.

Required Technical Skills

• Mandatory hands‑on experience with AUTOSAR Classic, Embedded C/C++, CAN/CAN‑FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS diagnostics (DID/DTC/RID), ARXML integration, unit testing, and MCU‑level Flash/RAM debugging and optimization
• Strong experience in CAN/CAN‑FD, UDS diagnostics, including DID/DTC/RID
• Experienced in ARXML integration/configuration, MCU memory/flash optimization
• Strong experience in automotive embedded software development and in‑vehicle communication.
• Hands‑on experience with Automotive Ethernet development, configuration, integration, or troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of Ethernet fundamentals, TCP/IP, UDP, IP addressing, routing, and network communication.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including SOME/IP and/or DoIP.
• Working knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic and/or AUTOSAR Adaptive communication architecture.
• Experience with ECU integration, embedded software debugging, and root‑cause analysis.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and debugging.
• Hands‑on experience with Wireshark, Vector CANoe, or equivalent network analysis tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to independently resolve technical issues.
• Experience leading technical activities and coordinating with cross‑functional engineering teams

Experience with several of the following is desirable:

• Vector CANoe / CANalyzer
• Wireshark
• Automotive diagnostic tools
• Git / Gerrit
• Jenkins, GitLab CI or equivalent
• Static‑analysis and coding‑quality tools
• HIL/SIL testing environments
• Requirements and configuration‑management tools

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a related discipline.
• Typically, 8–12+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development, depending on seniority.
• Proven experience in automotive ECU development and integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with AUTOSAR Classic Ethernet BSW components, such as Ethernet Driver, EthIf, TCP/IP Stack, and SoAd.
• Experience with AUTOSAR Adaptive communication, ara::com, SOME/IP, and service discovery.
• Knowledge of 100BASE‑T1, 1000BASE‑T1, and automotive Ethernet physical‑layer concepts.
• Experience with Ethernet switches, VLAN configuration, multicast, QoS, and network management.
• Knowledge of Diagnostics over IP (DoIP) and automotive diagnostic communication.
• Experience with Ethernet network performance analysis and interoperability testing.
• Familiarity with Python, CAPL, or other test automation and scripting tools.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity, ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262, and Automotive SPICE.
• Experience with domain controllers, zonal architectures, gateways, or centralized automotive computing platforms.
• Strong embedded software architecture and design skills.
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work across application, middleware, RTOS, AUTOSAR BSW, connectivity stacks, and ECU hardware.
• Good understanding of automotive software development lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze complex issues across multiple ECUs and communication layers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with system, hardware, cybersecurity, functional‑safety, and validation teams.