Vehicle Controls Engineer C Developer

TechDigital Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks an experienced C developer to design, implement, and test embedded software tools in a Linux environment for vehicle control systems. You will work with the Vehicle Controls Tools Specialist and participate in global user support and training material delivery.

The role requires strong C programming, Unix/Linux expertise, and experience with Postgres; familiarity with GDB and CCS tools is a plus. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C with embedded/control systems experience.
• Strong data structures and algorithms knowledge.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux development tools and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test changes to software tools with the Vehicle Controls Tools Specialist.
• Follow change control processes to bring approved changes to resolution.
• Provide user support globally via phone, email, Webex, IM, and 1/1 interactions.
• Create and maintain user accounts and access controls.
• Develop and deliver training materials to Ford community.
• Document changes in manuals and media.

Skills

C programming

Data structures

Algorithms

Unix/Linux environments

GDB

Pointers

Hash tables

Tools

Makefiles

Vi/Vim

GDB

Postgres

Exceed TurboX

Jira

Job description

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Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist
• Follow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolution
• Provide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactions
• Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls
• Participate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford community
• Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media
• Participate in User Forum meetings.

Position Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environment
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including:
  • Data structures
  • Pointers
  • Bit manipulation techniques
  • File handling (read/write operations)
  • Hash tables
  • Recursion
• Experience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments.
• Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including:
  • Make and Makefiles
  • GDB
  • Vi/Vim editor
  • Process creation and management using `fork()`
• Strong Linux system programming skills.
• Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB.
• Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats.
• Familiarity with Exceed TurboX.
• Experience in control system software development and calibration.
• Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation.
• Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Top Skills:

• C Development on Linux
• Exceed, Urbo X
• Postgres