Embedded Software Engineer -Instrument Panel / Cluster (IPC) Systems

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer -Instrument Panel / Cluster (IPC) Systems

Location: Southfield, Michigan

Job Type: Full-Time

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Expert Software Engineer to join our automotive embedded software team, focusing on the development of instrument panel / cluster (IPC) systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end software development, from requirements definition through design, implementation, testing, and integration.

This role requires strong expertise in developing safety-critical embedded software modules and collaborating cross-functionally with system engineers, hardware teams, and validation engineers to deliver high-quality, production-grade embedded software for next-generation vehicle platforms.

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Key Responsibilities

Independently analyze and interpret software requirements to define robust software designs.

Design and implement embedded software for various IPC features, including:

Graphical displays

Tell-tales and indicators

Vehicle communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Diagnostics (UDS, OBD)

Bootloader & flashing mechanisms

System startup, shutdown, and power management

Contribute to software architecture definition, component abstraction, and middleware layer development.

Work with cross-domain software (HMI, bootloader, communication stacks, application logic).

Ensure compliance with automotive software standards (e.g., ASPICE, MISRA).

Perform peer reviews, unit testing, and system integration support.

Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Validation teams to clarify functionality and debug complex system-level issues.

Participate in software configuration and change management using industry tools (e.g., Git, JIRA, DOORS).

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ software development for automotive systems.

Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS).

Proven experience with embedded real-time systems and RTOS.

Ability to understand hardware schematics and debug issues involving MCU peripherals.

Familiarity with IPC-related features such as tell-tales, warnings, and display management.

Experience working independently from requirements to design, implementation, and verification.

Hands-on experience with software development tools (debuggers, static analyzers, compilers).

Exposure to ASPICE, MISRA, and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B or higher).

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Preferred Skills

Experience with Vector tools (CANoe, DaVinci Configurator/Developer, EB tresos, or similar).

Knowledge of AUTOSAR development, bootloader management, and system diagnostics.

Familiarity with HMI frameworks and display technologies.

Experience with RTOS-based systems (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, or proprietary RTOS).

Automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience (cluster, infotainment, or body electronics).