Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems

Title: Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems, Sensors & EMR)
Location: Long Beach, CA (Open relo)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Client: FORD
Rate: $60/hr on W2 (Flex)
Visa: GC-EAD, TN,
Interview Mode: Video
2 similar roles x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer (Sensors and EMR)
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Job Description
Overview
The team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer focused on thermal systems and sensor integration. This individual will serve as the bridge between firmware/software and hardware, working closely with Systems Engineers and Controls Engineers within the Thermal team. The Systems Engineer serves as the hardware counterpart, while the Controls Engineer develops the control logic and software that this engineer will validate and integrate.

Key Responsibilities
Own the integration of firmware with hardware systems. Execute testing at both the bench and vehicle level. Validate controls developed by Controls Engineers, including:
Temperature sensors
Motor-operated air vents
Other thermal system components
Implement and troubleshoot DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and fault codes. Provide feedback to Controls Engineers around control performance/functionality. Translate higher-level system requirements from Systems Engineers into integration and test requirements.

Identify hardware and software issues, document findings, and drive issue resolution through Jira. Utilize GitHub for bug tracking and code-related issue management. Typical Day-to-Day
Morning Standup
Review current Jira tickets and priorities with the team. Code Review & Test Preparation
Review firmware/software changes that need validation. Analyze code prior to testing. Integration & Testing
Flash firmware onto vehicle or bench test environments. Execute testing by sending commands through terminal interfaces. Verify proper operation of software and hardware functionality.

Issue Identification
Investigate failures or unexpected behavior. Create Jira tickets documenting bugs, issues, and observations. Work through both software and hardware-related problems. Requirements & Validation
Receive system-level requirements from Systems Engineering. Convert those requirements into integration and test cases to validate system functionality. Technical Breakdown
Approximately 70% software-focused
Approximately 30% hardware-focused

Required Skills & Experience
Must-Have
Strong C programming expertise
Automotive industry experience
Experience working with sensors
Understanding of firmware integration and validation
Experience with:
CAN/LAN/Ethernet
Jira experience
GitHub experience for bug tracking and collaboration
Preferred Background
Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) background
Experience with thermal systems
Experience working alongside Systems and Controls Engineering teams
Ideal Candidate Profile
The hiring manager is relatively open on years of experience and career level.

More important is finding someone who

Understands automotive systems and sensor integration. Can operate comfortably between software and hardware domains. Has hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience. Can independently identify issues and drive resolution.