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July 7, 2026
Embedded Software Development Engineer
Mid • On-site
Grimes, IA
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain software solutions for electronic control systems used in commercial vehicle applications. This position involves the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, debugging, and ongoing product support. The ideal candidate will have experience with model-based development, embedded programming, and vehicle communication networks while working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for electronic control units (ECUs) and related vehicle electronics.
- Develop control algorithms using model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
- Analyze software defects, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective actions through resolution.
- Support software verification and validation activities to ensure products meet functional, quality, and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with systems, electrical, and test engineers to define software functionality and translate system requirements into robust software solutions.
- Participate in software integration efforts and provide technical support throughout product development and production.
- Document software changes, maintain development records, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Ensure software is developed in accordance with established engineering standards, coding guidelines, and development processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Three or more years of professional experience developing embedded software.
- Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for model-based software development.
- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, or similar embedded communication networks.
- Understanding of embedded software development methodologies, coding practices, and software lifecycle processes.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Simulink Stateflow or other model-based design tools.
- Knowledge of embedded communication interfaces and network protocols.
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics and supporting hardware/software integration activities.
- Hands-on experience debugging embedded software on target hardware.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
- Background developing embedded software for commercial vehicles or other mobile equipment.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and automated build environments.
- Experience using version control systems and collaborative software development tools.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Embedded C and C++
- Firmware development
- Model-Based Design (MBD)
- MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
- AUTOSAR architecture
- CAN, J1939, ISOBUS, and LIN communication protocols
- Visual Studio or comparable development environments
- Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
- Hardware debugging tools such as emulators and logic analyzers
- Control systems engineering
- Test-driven development (TDD)
- Embedded systems architecture and software integration
Compensation
Salary Range: $70,000-75,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Additional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Drug Screening Requirement: All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and automotive industry standards. Strong understanding of system-level and component-level hardware design. Familiarity with automotive communication networks and protocols including Ethernet (ETH), CAN, LIN, and LVDS. Experience with thermal management considerations for ECU and embedded electronic designs. Ability to participate in and lead schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and design evaluations. Knowledge of modern automotive hardware platforms, embedded processing systems, connectivity technologies, and interface architectures. Understanding of ADAS, Infotainment Systems, Zonal Architectures, and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) concepts. Ability to support multiple technical domains is considered an advantage. Experience with Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) analysis is preferred. Prior experience in hardware architecture or system architecture roles is a plus. Required Technical Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB layout design. Experience using Altium Designer is highly preferred. Experience designing high-complexity, multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs). Strong understanding of PCB design rules, constraints, and best practices. Experience managing PCB-to-mechanical integration requirements and packaging constraints. Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Proficiency using electrical laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and related test equipment. Ability to analyze technical issues and provide engineering recommendations for corrective actions and design improvements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate embedded hardware solutions for automotive electronic systems. Support hardware architecture development, schematic design, and PCB layout activities. Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety. Perform hardware debugging, testing, validation, and root cause analysis of complex electrical issues. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and product development activities. Evaluate technical requirements and translate them into hardware design solutions. Support compliance with automotive standards, customer requirements, and functional safety objectives. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering problem-solving activities throughout the product lifecycle. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Technology

ALTEN
Hardware Engineer: Junior Level
Junior
On-site
Auburn Hills, MI
🏢 Summary: The role focuses on embedded hardware design for automotive electronic control units, covering schematic and multilayer PCB layout, EMI/EMC compliance, vehicle network integration, and system-level architecture. It involves hardware debugging, thermal management, and participation in design reviews for advanced automotive systems such as ADAS and infotainment. 🗂️ Requirements: BS/MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer or Aerospace Engineering, Automotive industry experience (Tier1/Tier2 preferred), Experience in embedded electrical design, Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, testing and troubleshooting, Understanding of ISO 26262 and automotive standards, Experience with vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, ETH, LVDS), Minimum 2 years schematic and PCB layout design, Experience with high-complexity multilayer PCB design, Ability to perform hardware debugging using lab equipment, Knowledge of ECU thermal management 📃 Skills: Altium, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, LVDS, ISO26262, EMI, EMC, PCB, ECU, ADAS, Infotainment, GPU, CPU, NPU 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Basic Qualifications BS / MS in Electrical, Electronics, Compute, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent Experienced in automotive industry. (TIER1/TIER2 preferred) Experience in embedded electrical designs Familiar with EMI/EMC design, test and troubleshooting Familiar with electrical architecture topologies, Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and other industry standards Solid understanding of system/component design Familiar with vehicle bus, e.g. ETH/CAN/LIN/LVDS, communication protocols and troubleshooting tools Experience in thermal management of ECU embedded electronics Ability to participate and lead schematic and layout design reviews Good knowledge of state-of-the-art hardware systems, software tools and algorithms for interfaces required for actuators, firmware development, in-vehicle bus architectures, in-vehicle CPU/GPU/NPU computing platforms, image and audio signal processors, connectivity Knowledge of ADAS, Infotainment Systems and Zonal Architectures, Software defined vehicles Being able to support more than one expertise domain is a plus Power Integrity and Signal Integrity experience is a plus Experience in an architectural hardware/system role is a plus Should have experience in: Min 2 Yrs. Schematic and Layout design Experience in Altium is a big plus High complex multilayer layout design PCB design rules PCB to Mechanical interface and constraints HW debugging, investigations, problem solving with electrical lab equipment ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Technology

ALTEN
Hardware/Electrical Engineer - Automotive
Mid
On-site
Southfield, MI
🏢 Summary: The role involves designing, validating, and improving electronic systems for automotive applications, including circuit development, schematic design, and product validation. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause and worst-case analyses, and resolve EMC-related problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong experience in electronic circuit design and hands-on validation within an automotive context. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field, Minimum 4 years of experience in electronic circuit design, Experience designing electronic circuits with microcontrollers and sensors, Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and product validation, Experience performing EMC investigations and implementing improvements, Proficiency in schematic design using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Knowledge of worst-case analysis methods 📃 Skills: Microcontrollers, Sensors, EMC, DxDesigner, SPICE, Oscilloscopes, SpectrumAnalyzers, ISO, AEC-Q 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Overview The successful candidate will contribute to the design, validation, and improvement of electronic systems for automotive applications, working closely with internal teams and customers. Key Responsibilities Design and develop electronic circuits including microcontrollers, sensors, and system interfaces. Create and validate schematic designs according to customer requirements and industry standards. Support product validation activities, analyze failures, and implement corrective actions. Perform root-cause analysis on warranty returns and validation issues. Investigate and resolve EMC‑related problems. Conduct worst-case analysis to ensure robust design performance. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (software, mechanical, manufacturing). Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in electronic circuit design. Strong understanding of electronic circuits, microcontrollers, sensors, and system architectures. Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and product validation. Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues. Experience with EMC investigations and improvements. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics DxDesigner for schematic development. Knowledge of worst-case analysis methods. Nice to Have Experience with automotive design standards (ISO, AEC‑Q, etc.). Familiarity with simulation and lab test equipment (SPICE, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers). Soft Skills Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Proactive and solution‑oriented attitude ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.