Embedded Software Development Engineer

Position Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Salary Range: $70,

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.

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.

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.