Staff Embedded Integration Engineer

Job Description

Technical Requirements Discussed

Embedded C Development

• Embedded C remains an important skill area.
• Discussion highlighted uncertainty around how heavily C programming skills will be weighted across different roles.
• Team agreed that clarification is needed regarding whether all candidates will complete the same C programming evaluation regardless of position.

Software Integrator vs. Embedded Software Roles

• Some flexibility may exist for candidates with stronger state machine expertise and lighter embedded C experience.

Key Takeaways

• State machine expertise is now the primary screening focus.
• New gatekeeping process is intended to identify qualified candidates earlier.
• Embedded C experience remains important, but additional client clarification is needed regarding relative weighting by role.
• Recruiting teams should align sourcing efforts around candidates who can demonstrate both practical state machine knowledge and embedded software experience where possible.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces.
• Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements.
• Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
• Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems.
• Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities.
• Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components.
• Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems.
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls.
• Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains.
   

Qualifications

You'll have...

• A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization.
• Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems.
• Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors.
• Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle.
• Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
• A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences.