Propulsion Base Software Sr Core Development Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Propulsion Base Software Core Development Engineer contributes to embedded software development for EE/core and propulsion control modules. The role covers software requirements analysis, design, development, integration, and validation of base software components, with a focus on low-level driver development, AUTOSAR-based systems, and virtualization methodologies. The engineer participates in technical reviews, collaborates with internal teams and suppliers, and helps deliver high-quality, standards-compliant software. The position also supports hardware-software integration, vehicle integration, software bring-up, defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and production readiness. It requires collaboration with architecture, systems, hardware, validation, calibration, and supplier teams, as well as documentation and verification activities throughout the software lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
8 years of related experience.
Embedded C/C++ software development experience in a real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.
Experience with Vector, ETAS, or AUTOSAR Basic Software configuration, including OS, MCAL, IOHWAB, FEE, and WDG.
Hands-on experience with low-level driver development and microcontroller-based systems.
Experience with multicore microprocessors and ability to interpret hardware schematics.
Understanding of functional safety concepts, including ISO 26262.
Experience with development tools including compilers, emulators, Lauterbach debuggers, and automation scripting.
Experience in software verification and validation, including white-box, black-box, and gray-box testing.
Familiarity with automotive software quality standards such as MISRA-C.
Strong understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, SENT, ADCs, timers, I/O, and communication peripherals.
Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Ability to adapt to changing environments with minimal impact on productivity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Academic or project experience in programs such as Formula SAE or SAE EcoCar.
Experience with automotive data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS, INCA, CANoe, or CANalyzer.
Hands-on experience with automotive microcontrollers such as Infineon AURIX, NXP, or similar.
Strong understanding of propulsion systems, including internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, battery electric vehicles, and vehicle subsystems.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Exposure to simulation, virtualization, SIL/HIL, or model-based development environments.
Experience with Elektrobit EB tresos Studio MCAL configuration.
Experience with advanced peripherals such as GTM, PWM, high-speed timers, and ADC synchronization.
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, early software enablement, and production software delivery.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate embedded low-level driver software for ICE propulsion and electrified powertrain control modules.
Implement and optimize hardware interface drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, timers, PWM, and driver circuits such as HSD/LSD and H-Bridge.
Contribute to MCAL integration and development of complex device drivers aligned with AUTOSAR architecture.
Analyze software requirements and translate them into scalable designs and robust implementations.
Perform hardware-software integration, interpret schematics, validate electrical interfaces, and support hardware bring-up.
Debug and resolve embedded system issues using tools such as Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Optimize embedded software for real-time performance, deterministic behavior, and efficient memory use on multicore microcontrollers.
Collaborate with Base Software Architecture teams on AUTOSAR, RTE integration, and system-level design.
Conduct and participate in reviews of requirements, design documents, source code, and test plans.
Ensure compliance with automotive software standards and processes, including MISRA-C, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.
Develop and execute software verification strategies, including unit, integration, and system-level validation using white-box, black-box, and gray-box approaches.
Support virtualization and simulation-based development methodologies within the software lifecycle.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, interface documentation, and test plans.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, validation, calibration, and supplier teams to support integration.
Drive defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
Support vehicle integration, software bring-up, and production readiness activities.