Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

XDIN, a subsidiary of ALTEN Group, is a team of 500 employees dedicated to automotive engineering development. ALTEN operates in over 21 countries with more than 28,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. We are seeking world-class talent to support our OEM and Tier I clients from concept through production, fostering a high-quality work environment and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We place a high value on thought leadership and provide training and mentorship from day one to help employees develop into engineering and technology thought leaders.

Responsibilities

• Break down requirements of electrical systems into component-level specifications and write detailed software specifications.
• Write component-level hardware (electrical & mechanical) requirements or specifications, including but not limited to microcontroller, stepper motor, LCD specifications, CAN & LIN, I/Os, voltage and power, pinning & connectors, PCB, EMI/EMC, styling, packaging, chemical/thermal, and vibration aspects.
• Interpret and implement automotive standards, guidelines, and legal regulations impacting information presented to drivers of commercial vehicles in the North American market (e.g., ISO 2575, OBD-II, NHTSA, FMVSS, FMCSA, US-EPA, ISO26262, lead-free).
• Participate in supplier requirement, design, and test reviews for hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Perform bench/smoke tests for prototype deliveries from suppliers and hand them over to component/system/truck testing teams.
• Work with field and warranty claims using tools, processes, and methods (e.g., SPC, RCA, 8D, A3, Fishbone) employed by service functions.
• Use quality tools and implement resulting actions into the component development plan, including screening, risk analysis, S/D/P FMEAs, DFAM, DFA, dependability/criticality analysis.
• Release components (hardware & software) into the Volvo PDM system by creating and structuring part numbers correctly across truck variants. Develop and maintain component roadmaps with part number details for the lifetime of the components.

Projects & Process

• Work with purchasing buyers to assist in supplier selection and development.
• Plan, monitor, and control all lowest-level milestones for component development (including project and product cost estimations, time plans) from concept phase to start of serial production.
• Functionally report to the electrical project manager or engineering task leaders during the project phase. Highlight risks, support needs, and escalations to the project steering committee ahead of time and follow up on identified actions for closure.
• Directly report to the group manager and support the electrical management team with component-level impacts by providing cost and time estimations, as well as suggesting alternative solutions during analysis of new projects or feature introductions.
• Adhere to configuration management guidelines.
• Work in a multisite, multicultural, multifunctional team environment across different geographies as necessary.
• Adhere to product development processes mandated within the organization and maintain adequate documentation for all related work products.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science in Electrical and/or Electronics; specialization in embedded systems is a plus.
• 8 years of overall experience with at least 5 years focusing on automotive electronics development.
• Experience developing instrument clusters/infotainment systems in the capacity of component owner.
• Software development (HMI, C/C++) experience is a plus.
• Experience working in an agile environment with shorter development cycles/SPRINTS is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (BOE).
• Major health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, including a vision savings plan.
• 401k and basic life insurance.
• Supplemental benefits such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, and life insurance.
• Paid company holidays and earned time off.

Location

This opportunity is based in Greensboro, NC.