Software Engineer 2

Job Summary:

In the Software Engineer role, you will be part of a team developing advanced automotive electronics systems using wireless technology. You’ll be working on a team that supports existing customers with enhanced feature development along with adapting the technology to reach new customer segments. You will support the full development cycle and will work with multiple platforms. Teamwork and collaboration are integral to success for this role. Familiarity with V2X technology is desired. A highly desired skill is having capability/comfort working at all layers within the software stack, which can be supplemented by self-learning to refine expertise for any areas that are deficiencies or for learning new technologies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and requires limited direction. Ability to decipher customer requirements, create software designs/test plans, and user documentation is required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develops complex software using latest generation microcontrollers and microprocessors in light of specifications and requirements. Reviews design and source code for errors. Presents source code, including all materials and specifications at Peer Review meetings to ensure correct implementation and follows up on any concerns. Records design and code review action items and concerns. Performs code validation according to validation plans and reviews with more experienced engineer. Issues defect reports for any defects found.
• Contributes to next generation feature and tool development, system architecture definition, and end-to-end implementation from early prototype to full production release.
• Creates test plans for functional modules. Performs software testing, checks against specifications and records all items that meet or fail specifications and investigates issues. Analyzes testing results, identifies issues/problems and makes and/or implements recommendations for improvement. Reports test results internally
• Conducts root cause analysis of problems and performs complex quality checks. Identifies and analyzes quality problems, determines impact and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Reviews RFQ and specifications. Assists with preparing technical reports and presentations. May deliver routine technical presentations
• Conducts market research and benchmarking where appropriate for use at Technical Reviews. Performs patent searches, creates and submits new patent requests, researches and reviews existing patents
• Assists with risk management activities and analysis and in defining potential problems or issues.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements to current processes and systems. May implement improvements
• May provide work instructions to technicians and less experienced engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3 years of software design experience, preferably within the automotive industry
• Bachelors Degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related
• hands-on embedded software development using a structured programming language (C, C , etc) experience.
• 2 years of software experience in V2X preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of general engineering principles and methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of microcomputer, hardware, software, development tools, and de-bugging methods in order to develop, configure, test and de-bug software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Software Process Improvement (SPI), lifecycle models and process models.
• Analytical skills to handle reasonably complex situations from both the micro and macro level perspective. Uses professionally recognized techniques when standard protocols are not available; must be practically applied in innovative ways. Must rely on judgment to gather information from and follow-up with various outside sources; considers broad range of issues/factors. Recommends creative resolutions and improvements.
• Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers. Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate. Oral presentation skills to maximize the impact of thoughts transmitted
• Negotiation skills to resolve fundamental situations/issues, which may be potentially conflict in nature, while making point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides.
• Customer service skills to address customer issues and partner on resolutions. Approaches every business relationship as a partnership. Makes concentrated effort to keep relationships positive and fruitful.

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Location: This position can be located in Southfield, MI or San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $90,000 - $124,000 ( Range will vary based on location )