Senior Software Engineer - R0091009

About the role

The Design Engineer is primarily responsible for developing embedded software for Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems. This role involves analyzing customer requirements, designing and coding software components, building and testing at both software and system levels, and supporting integration and final delivery. The position also includes troubleshooting, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements thoroughly and communicate effectively with OEM engineers, clarifying details as necessary.
• Support development of Software Requirements Specification (SRS) and software architecture subsections.
• Develop software component design specifications.
• Develop software unit test specifications.
• Attend, and potentially lead, software design reviews.
• Conduct technical impact analysis for software change requests.
• Identify technical risks in the design, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist coders with work progress; develop source code to maintain program timelines.
• Participate or lead code reviews, unit test reviews, and integration test reviews.
• Support development and integration of various software sections as needed by the Architect.
• Support source code integration, diff, merge, branching, check-in, etc.
• Support unit test and integration test execution, if needed by the software testers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in writing embedded software in C with knowledge of Electric Steering Software or System Domain.
• Experience working with AUTOSAR and its libraries.
• Strong skills in signal processing (filter design, table design, inter-device communication).
• Good working knowledge of Feedback Control Theory and experience with control feedback.
• Experience with 32-bit automotive multi-core microcontrollers: Renesas E2x/RH850 family; Infineon Aurix TCxx family; NXP MPC55xx family.
• Familiarity with software design tools: Requirements modeling, UML modeling, AUTOSAR configuration, RTOS configuration, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
• Experience with software development tools: Cross compilers, static code analysis, in-circuit debuggers, serial communication tools, HIL systems, measurement & calibration tools.
• Proficiency with test equipment: Oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, current probes, function generator, etc.
• Knowledge of software process/standards: V-Model, MISRA, ASPICE, ISO26262.
• Experience with communication protocols: CAN, CANFD, LIN, SENT, Ethernet, UDS, GMLAN, FNOS, J1939, IEEE15765.
• Experience with EPS application domains: Electric Power Steering.
• Understanding of software architecture: Basic Software, Low Level Drivers, Board Support Package, Boot Code, BIOS, MCAL.
• Experience working with motor control algorithms and knowledge of tuning/calibrating steering systems for different modes.
• Knowledge of different EPS types: C-EPS, P-EPS & R-EPS.
• Experience working with Steering Application software: Steering Control, Steering Assist Functions, Current Loop.
• Ability to read schematics, electrical block diagrams, and IC datasheets.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Experience with PCs and application software, such as MS Office tools.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Minimum of 5-7 years applicable experience in automotive.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the efforts of engineers who are responsible for sub-project activities.

Working Conditions

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Domestic and international travel may be required as needed to support project development.