Embedded Software Engineer

Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Consultant - IT Toolchain Support

Location: Raymond, OH.

12 Plus Months Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Consultant to support our IT team in developing and maintaining a toolchain that enables efficient and secure vehicle software development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, and automotive systems, with a strong understanding of vehicle architecture and industry standards.

Daily Task Performed:

• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain a toolchain for vehicle software development.
• Support and maintain on-premise server infrastructure critical to development environments.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline software integration and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with DevSecOps principles, integrating cybersecurity best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams for IT applications and integration layers.
• Provide technical guidance on operating systems used in embedded environments.
• Support development efforts related to integrated controls and functional safety systems.
• Facilitate Agile development practices and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
• Support the design and implementation of OTA (Over-the-Air) infrastructure for vehicle software updates.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards such as ASPICE and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand vehicle architecture and integrated systems.

What will this person be working on:

Support Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) related applications, including on-premise server/machine Operating System (OS) support, application administration, and end user support. Applications in scope include Parasoft C Test, Aubist, QNX Software Development Platform, and others.

Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience with on-prem server maintenance and infrastructure support.
• Strong background in software development, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with integrated controls and functional safety concepts.
• Proficient in operating systems including Ubuntu, Linux, Windows, and RTOS.
• Experience with DevSecOps and cybersecurity practices in software development.
• Hands-on experience with containerized platforms, preferably Docker.
• Ability to design and interpret architecture diagrams for complex IT systems.
• Understanding of vehicle architecture and integrated automotive systems.
• Knowledge of Agile development frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Awareness of OTA infrastructure and deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards such as ASPICE and ASIL-B.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of container orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Awareness of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and Electrical Control Units (ECUs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.