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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Maximus, Inc.
- **Location:** Michigan City, MS, United States
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Unit Testing, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, MATLAB, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Diagnostic Tools, PIC Microcontroller, Git
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7ceb942e0d68708

## About the Role

* Embedded C/C++
 * Automotive Embedded Software
 * Microcontrollers
 * ECU Software
 * RTOS
 * AUTOSAR
 * CAN/CAN FD
 * LIN
 * Automotive Ethernet
 * UDS
 * Embedded debugging
 * Unit and integration testing
 * Git

Preferred Skills

 * MATLAB/Simulink
 * CANoe/CANalyzer
 * Vector tools
 * Lauterbach
 * MISRA C
 * ASPICE
 * HIL testing
 * Automotive diagnostics

## Description

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in automotive embedded systems and ECU software development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR, RTOS, automotive communication protocols, microcontrollers, debugging, and software integration/testing., * Design, develop, integrate, and debug embedded software for automotive ECU platforms.

 * Develop software using Embedded C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
 * Analyze software requirements and translate them into robust technical implementations.
 * Develop and integrate AUTOSAR-based software components and BSW modules.
 * Work with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS communication protocols.
 * Develop and integrate low-level drivers and hardware abstraction components.
 * Perform unit, integration, regression, and system-level software testing.
 * Debug software defects using embedded debugging and automotive diagnostic tools.
 * Support HIL and hardware/software integration testing.
 * Collaborate with hardware, systems, validation, and test engineering teams.
 * Participate in code reviews and follow MISRA/AUTOSAR coding practices.
 * Investigate root causes of software defects and implement corrective solutions.
 * Maintain software documentation, requirements traceability, and test artifacts.
 * Support software releases and production issue resolution.


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