Lead Automotive Embedded Software Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Overview:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Computer Engineering or 10 years of experience in automotive embedded software development environments.
• This position is focused on the design development integration testing and release of embedded software supporting automotive seating comfort actuator motor and interior system applications.
• The engineer will lead software development activities from requirements analysis and software architecture through coding integration validation and production launch. This is a hands-on embedded software development position requiring deep technical involvement throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• The role will work closely with Systems Hardware Mechanical Validation Manufacturing and Customer teams to deliver high-quality automotive embedded software solutions.
• This position requires strong technical ownership excellent communication skills deep Embedded Cexpertise and the ability to support complex automotive product development programs.
• Full-time onsite presence isrequired.

Key Responsibilities :

Requirements Analysis & Software Architecture

• Analyze customer and system requirements using ALM tools such asCodebeamer
• Develop software architecture detailed design documentation and test strategies
• Maintain software requirements traceability throughout development
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions

Embedded Software Development

• Develop automotive embedded software using Embedded C
• Design and implement low-level drivers middleware and application software
• Develop robust maintainable and optimized software solutions
• Support code optimization for performance memoryutilization and power efficiency
• Follow automotive software development standards and coding guidelines

Integration Testing & Validation

• Support softwarebuildand release activities
• Develop and execute unit integration and qualification testing
• Support debugging troubleshooting and root cause investigations
• Ensure software quality and compliance throughout development

Automotive Product Development & Launch Support

• Support programs from concept through production launch
• Participate in customer reviews and program milestone activities
• Support OEM and Tier 1 development requirements
• Ensure software solutions meet performance quality timing and reliability objectives

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software team members
• Collaborate closely with Hardware Systems Validation Mechanical Manufacturing and Quality teams
• Clearly communicate technical concepts risks and development status
• Support customer-facing technical discussions whenrequired

Design for Excellence (DFX)

• Support DFM DFA DFC DFT and DFR objectives during software development
• Ensure software solutions contribute to overall product quality and reliability

Profile:

• Hands-on Embedded Software Engineer with deep automotive development experience
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to independently drive software development activities
• Clear and effective communicator capable of engaging with customers and cross-functional teams
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Comfortable working throughout the complete software lifecycle from requirements through release
• Customer-focused engineer who thrives in collaborative development environments
• Able to provide technical leadership whileremainingactively involved in development activities

Must Have:

• 10 years of automotive embedded software development experience
• Strong Embedded C programming experience (mandatory)
• Experience developing low-level drivers middleware and application layer software
• Experience creating software architecture and detailed software design documentation
• Experience with software build release and configuration management processes
• Experience with unit testing integration testing and qualification testing
• Experience with CAN and LIN communication protocols
• Experience supporting automotive OEM or Tier 1 development programs
• Experience with requirements management and traceability
• Strong communication presentation and technical leadership skills
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Mechatronics Computer Engineering or related field

Good to Have:

• Codebeamerexperience
• DOORS orPolarionexperience
• IAR Embedded Workbench experience
• RTOS experience
• APQP knowledge
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety experience
• ASPICE knowledge
• Seating systems experience
• Interior electronics experience
• Mechatronic systems experience
• Actuator or motor control systems experience
• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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