Senior Software Engineer – RTOS Embedded Software Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in RTOS embedded systems development with strong experience on CAN and Ethernet communication protocols. Experience in AUTOSAR is a plus. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development of next-generation automotive software systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate robust solutions that meet industry standards.
What you'll do...
Design and implement software running on a distributed embedded system with multiple microcontrollers with a focus on creating re-usable software designs / components.
Design and implement real-time Ethernet communication.
Develop custom serial communication protocol over UART, SPI, IPC and I2C interfaces to support reliable data exchange between the device and external components.
Specify requirements, design, implement, and test both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for creating a scalable platform.
Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs. Maintain clear and concise documentation of design and firmware architecture.
Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness, code coverage and adherence to MISRA guidelines
Create traceability matrix between all SW work products as per ASPICE and ISO26262 guidelines based on safety rating of the component.
Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation.
Profile power / CPU / bus usage and identify opportunities for optimization on the component/ system level.
Collaborate with V&V to develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
Interface with external vendors, including review of firmware specifications, providing design guidance, and integrating code releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in embedded design, using C/C++.
• 2+ years of Experience with bare metal and RTOS environment.
• 5+ years of Experience in low level driver development.
• 2+ years of Extensive experience with compilers and debuggers.
• 2+ years of Experience developing Mem drivers for internal/external memory. Development experience in emulated flash drivers is mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience in applying ISO26262, SOTIF, & ASPICE or similar standards for automotive safety critical applications.
• 5+ years of Experience in Unit testing tools: GTest, Parasoft and Debugging tools like Lauterbach.
• 3+ years of experience in Ethernet and CAN communication protocol.
• 3+ years of experience in diagnostic SW development and UDS specifications like ISO14229.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AUTOSAR tool chain e.g. Davinci to design BSWs/SWCs/RTE and to generate diagnostic descriptions files.
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results.
• Experience with requirement management tool such as JAMA and architecture tools such as Magic draw/ Enterprise architect/ Rhapsody.
• Experience working with ADAS SOCs and ADAS technologies.
• Experience with software build tools like Bazel.
• Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools.
• Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python).
• Embedded HSM firmware/ crypto stack development experience.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design.
• Linux / HLOS experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing SW support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software running on a distributed embedded system with multiple microcontrollers with a focus on creating re-usable software designs / components.
• Design and implement real-time Ethernet communication.
• Develop custom serial communication protocol over UART, SPI, IPC and I2C interfaces to support reliable data exchange between the device and external components.
• Specify requirements, design, implement, and test both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for creating a scalable platform.
• Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs. Maintain clear and concise documentation of design and firmware architecture.
• Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
• Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness, code coverage and adherence to MISRA guidelines
• Create traceability matrix between all SW work products as per ASPICE and ISO26262 guidelines based on safety rating of the component.
• Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation.
• Profile power / CPU / bus usage and identify opportunities for optimization on the component/ system level.
• Collaborate with V&V to develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
• Interface with external vendors, including review of firmware specifications, providing design guidance, and integrating code releases.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level