Sr. Project Engineer – Embedded Development

Rochester Hills, Michigan
IDOH107-2749692
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site

Senior Project Engineer – Embedded Diagnostics & Vehicle Communications

About the Role

We are seeking a senior technical engineer to lead development of diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in the heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics domain. This role is best suited for someone with strong hands-on experience in embedded software, vehicle communications, and system integration who can also provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. You will help define architecture, solve complex integration challenges, and deliver secure, high-quality products that support evolving customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·        Lead development of driver, firmware, and application software for vehicle communication devices supporting heavy-duty diagnostic protocols such as CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, and ISO 22900.

·        Define requirements, system architecture, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms.

·        Develop and enhance API drivers aligned to industry standards such as RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.

·        Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

·        Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing diagnostic solutions.

·        Provide technical leadership during development, testing, and customer deployments by driving issue resolution and integration readiness.

·        Contribute to certification and compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

·        5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy-duty software development.

·        Strong technical expertise in the following areas:

Ø  Object-oriented software development, preferably in C++

Ø  Multithreaded software design and development

Ø  Development of API drivers and communication layers on PC platforms using C, C++, or .NET

Ø  Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, and DoIP

Ø  Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, secure communications such as TLS, VPN, and IPsec, and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark

Ø  Experience with low-level PC drivers such as USB or NDIS and integration of third-party SDKs

·        Strong experience with modern software development environments, preferably Visual Studio 2022

·        Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and version control (Git).

Preferred Skills

·        Experience developing firmware for vehicle communication interface devices using microcontrollers, CAN transceivers, UARTs, and USB peripherals, preferably on NXP-based platforms

·        Experience debugging firmware on embedded or connected IoT devices

·        Familiarity with PC and mobile application development on Android or iOS that integrates with third-party APIs and device communication layers

·        Exposure to AI-assisted software development or familiarity with large language model-based tooling

·        Linux experience in embedded or device-oriented environments

·        Hands-on experience with cybersecurity practices in embedded systems

·        Wireless communication experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic SPP, or Bluetooth Low Energy

·        Experience with containerized applications on embedded systems (Docker, Podman).

Why This Role Is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges across embedded devices, vehicle communications, and diagnostic software platforms that support real-world service workflows. You will have meaningful technical ownership, work with cross-functional teams and industry partners, and help shape solutions used in demanding heavy-duty environments.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

 

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

 

Please no third-party recruiting agencies.

 

 

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