Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink development and modeling, and embedded software testing. The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of embedded software and hardware, developing, debugging, integrating, and validating low-level software for embedded systems. The candidate should have demonstrated experience translating system and software requirements into embedded code and algorithms, developing MATLAB/Simulink models, and performing unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Experience with automotive embedded systems, including CAN, LIN, diagnostics, NVM, and low-level debugging, is strongly preferred. This position requires a hands-on engineer who can work closely with software, hardware, systems, controls, and test teams to identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver reliable embedded software solutions. Supplier Screening Guidance: Please prioritize candidates with substantial hands-on embedded software development, Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink, and embedded testing experience. Candidates whose background is primarily general software development, web/application development, or software testing without embedded development experience should not be submitted., * Design, develop, debug, integrate, and maintain embedded software using Embedded C for hardware-connected and low-level applications.

• Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models, algorithms, and supporting code based on system and software requirements.
• Translate system, functional, and software requirements into embedded software designs and implementable algorithms.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing of embedded software.
• Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test scenarios and analyze test results.
• Perform low-level debugging of embedded software and investigate software, hardware, and integration issues.
• Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot software involving CAN and LIN communication protocols. Support embedded systems involving diagnostics and NVM (Non-Volatile Memory) functionality.
• Analyze software and system test failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, controls, software, and test engineers to ensure successful software and hardware integration.
• Participate in requirements management, requirements traceability, test planning, defect tracking, and verification/validation activities.
• Support software integration, validation, and release activities across embedded system development cycles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of embedded software development, debugging, and testing processes

• Embedded C development MATLAB / Simulink development and modeling Embedded software development Embedded software testing Unit testing Integration testing Low-level embedded software debugging Software development based on system/software requirements Algorithm development and implementation

Skills Preferred:

• Hardware/software integration experience Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing Automotive embedded systems CAN LIN Automotive diagnostics NVM / Non-Volatile Memory MATLAB/Simulink-based algorithm development Requirements management and traceability Embedded test automation Debugging using embedded/low-level development tools

Experience Required:

• 4+ years of hands-on embedded software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing software using Embedded C.
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink development, modeling, or algorithm implementation.
• Demonstrated experience performing unit and integration testing of embedded software.
• Experience debugging embedded software and investigating low-level software issues.
• Experience translating technical/system requirements into software designs, algorithms, and implementation.
• Practical experience in at least one additional programming language or advanced proficiency in a primary programming language.
• Overall 6+ years of IT experience consistent with an Engineer 3 level.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience developing embedded software for automotive or other hardware-connected systems.
• Hands-on experience with HIL testing and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with CAN and LIN communication protocols. Experience with automotive diagnostics.
• Experience with NVM/non-volatile memory.
• Experience with embedded system requirements management and requirements traceability.
• Experience designing and implementing algorithms from system requirements.
• Experience performing low-level debugging and root-cause analysis of embedded software/hardware issues.
• Experience working directly with hardware, controls, systems, and test engineering teams.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink-based algorithm development and validation.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Education Preferred:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Information :

• IMPORTANT SUPPLIER SCREENING GUIDANCE: The customer is specifically seeking candidates with a strong embedded software engineering background.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in: Embedded C + MATLAB/Simulink + Embedded Software Testing Candidates should also be evaluated for experience with: CAN, LIN, Diagnostics, NVM, HIL Testing, Low-Level Debugging, Requirements Management, Algorithm Development, and Hardware/Software Integration.
• The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate actual hands-on experience developing and debugging embedded code, working with MATLAB/Simulink, translating requirements into algorithms/software, and validating embedded software through unit, integration, system, and/or HIL testing

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