Senior Embedded Software Engineer
CDM TechnologyAbout the role
Sr Staff Engineer, Automotive Embedded Software
San Diego, California | Engineering | Full-time
About the role
Seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect, design, implement, debug and validate code for Aptera’s Electronic Control Units. This may include supporting SW design and development in thermal system, vehicle fault management, vehicle software architecture, automotive standards compliance, informing ECU selection for design revisions, interfacing with engineering services vendors, and balancing startup company needs with regulatory and market expectations.
What you'll do
Inform and Direct Vehicle Software architecture
Synthesize Requirements to design, code, document and debug embedded software
Analyze Schematics and HW component data sheets to write embedded SW drivers for them
Bring up, test and validate new circuit board designs using standard HW test tools
Participate in peer reviews of schematics, SW designs and code reviews
Interface with engineering services vendors to evaluate proposals
Inform ECU selection for design revisions
Work hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products
Qualifications
Proficient in Software and Systems Architecture
Proficient in C programming, with an understanding of C++
Experience in Bare-Metal Embedded Systems
Experience in Linux development environments
Experience in git repo management
Experience in documenting, publishing and shipping production code
Experience with HW test using power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
High standards for code quality, maintainability and performance
Comfortable in fast paced and dynamic team environments
Passion for cutting-edge design, innovation and Aptera’s mission
Strong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and solve complex problems
Preferred Qualifications
Specific experience with any of the following, Vehicle Thermal Systems, Fault Management, Calibration Interfaces, Battery Management Systems (BMS) or Battery Charging Systems
Knowledge of major electric vehicle (EV) sub-systems and architecture
Comfortable with Jira for bug tracking and traceability
Familiarity with UDS and XCP protocols
Familiarity with CAN and LIN bus
Experience in Python
Team Structure
Individual contributor within the Embedded Software team while collaborating with other teams as necessary
Required Experience
15+ years of pure software development and 5+ years of Automotive or relevant industry experience with a strong aptitude for HW systems
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, with practical software development experience
Salary + Benefits
Market competitive compensation package
Stock option grants
Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
Generous Flexible Time Away policy
Responsibilities
- Inform and Direct Vehicle Software architecture
- Synthesize Requirements to design, code, document and debug embedded software
- Analyze Schematics and HW component data sheets to write embedded SW drivers
- Bring up, test and validate new circuit board designs using standard HW test tools
- Participate in peer reviews of schematics, SW designs and code reviews
- Interface with engineering services vendors to evaluate proposals
- Inform ECU selection for design revisions
- Work hard, challenge industry conventions, and strive to make exceptional products
Qualifications
- Proficient in Software and Systems Architecture
- Proficient in C programming, with an understanding of C++
- Experience in Bare-Metal Embedded Systems
- Experience in Linux development environments
- Experience in git repo management
- Experience in documenting, publishing and shipping production code
- Experience with HW test using power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
- High standards for code quality, maintainability and performance
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation package
- Stock option grants
- Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
- Generous Flexible Time Away policy
Skills mentioned
About CDM Technology
CDM Technology is a customer-focused, premier provider of IT consulting, contracting and recruiting solutions. Our strength is our ability to match talented and experienced information technology professionals to the unique business needs of the client. Our team-based approach allows us to combine our experiences in the IT industry to develop effective, customized solutions quickly and efficiently. Since we aim to build long-term relationships, we are always striving to provide higher quality service and produce better results. We've been in San Diego for 30 combined years and we pride ourselves on the network of IT resources we have built and continue to maintain. Contact info@cdmtechnology.com to get started.