Lead Software Engineer

What you’ll do:

This is a Tech Track Lead Engineer position responsible for the implementation of embedded software solutions for the Software and Control Execution CoE. In this position the individual will be responsible for the base or core software with a focus on low level drivers for heavy-duty vehicle transmission and for any developments including but not limited to CAN communication, bootloaders, file systems, diagnostics, digital and analog I/O pins, real-time operating systems, and components in the hardware abstraction layer. 

This role will be responsible for contribution to prioritization of tasks of self and others.  You will review embedded software requirements, contribute to the design of software architecture, and produce algorithm solutions, define Validation & Verification strategy; as well as the overall V-cycle process to confirm that system and functional requirements are met.  You will be responsible for working with team members and engineering managers to estimate development, resources, and timing to achieve the desired results. You will have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by senior level embedded controls engineers and software architects to help grow your overall expertise. You will be expected to train and mentor less experienced engineers as needed. You will work with and provide technical directions to Eaton engineering centers globally. Involved in a wide variety of projects, conduct feasibility studies ensuring that objectives and program timings are met.  Provide technical support and interface to system, hardware, and other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-Lead embedded software work for self and may lead others, managing requirements to architecture, configuration/generation/implementation, and validation. Contribute and may lead integration strategy, release schedule and integration test plan following software release plan and supplies release schedule. 
-Lead external partners and internal engineering resources on the integration work between ECU device drivers, controls model interface points, service tool drivers and other intelligent embedded systems.
-Evaluate embedded system level requirements and software algorithm proposals to meet product performance (Processor utilization, memory usage), functionality and robustness requirements. Help define and improve embedded coding standards, Configuration guidelines and processes, and contribute to industry technical papers and conferences.
-Develop test procedures to validate and/or characterize software strategy, performance and efficiency in environments such as Hardware In Loop and Processor In Loop.  Co-ordinate with the test labs to execute test plan and acquire data for analysis.
-Obtain and communicate the needs of plants, OEMs, end users and other functional groups to ensure voice of customer is satisfied in the embedded software design and testing.
-Build and maintain working relationships with the controls and software engineering organization, other functional groups, and customers.
-Conduct software defect root-cause analysis, resource profiling, lead implementation and validate corrective actions.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant degree
-Minimum of 4 years’ experience C/C++ as well as the software development lifecycle
-Experience with embedded software development
-Working experience with debugger/trace and Vector/ETAS tools
-Experience developing software to MISRA coding standards
-No relocation offered. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
-Expertise with Controller Area Networks (e.g., SAE-J1939, CANOpen, ethernet)
-Expertise with Vector tools such as CANape and CANalyzer.
-Experience with change management and software release processes in a team environment
-Prior experience working with any of the following:  bootloaders, hardware abstraction layer, multi-wire diagnostics, file systems, embedded memory management, A2D inputs, interfacing with the MCAL. 
-Working experience with IBM JAZZ a plus
-The ideal candidate would have experience in, or knowledge of automotive drivetrain/powertrain systems and components.
-Experience with change management and software release processes in a team environment
-Experience with Multi-core, Pre-emptive Real-Time Operating Systems
-Experience with Jenkins server and script language a plus
-System level troubleshooting, problem solving, and associated lab experience
-Experience with a variety of CPU architectures and low-level driver for microcontroller peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, USB, ADC, I/O

Skills:

-    Ability to integrate software with target hardware in a lab environment.
-    Good communication skills with ability to interface directly with external partners, suppliers, and both internal and external customers.
-    Project management skills to assess task effort, manage priorities, and report status.

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