Sr. Project Engineer - Embedded Software

Snap-on Business Solutions(A group under RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated)

Location:

Rochester Hill, MI

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday in facility 5 days per week Seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Systems Architect to lead the design and development of industry-defining vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. This hands-on technical leadership role spans the full product lifecycle, from system architecture and hardware design through firmware, PC integration, production, and field support.

The ideal candidate is a systems-level engineer who can work across embedded hardware, ARM-based firmware, PC device drivers, vehicle communications, and product cybersecurity. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams,OEMs, fleets, and industry partners to advance NEXIQ diagnostic and connectivity products used worldwide.

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded vehicle communication interfaces and diagnostic devices.
• Develop and integrate firmware for ARM-based microprocessors and microcontrollers using C/C++.
• Drive embedded hardware design, schematic and design reviews, board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness.
• Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communication software for USB and network connected devices.
• Implement wired and wireless communications, including USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Design secure product architectures incorporating secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, device authentication, cryptographic services, and secure provisioning.
• Support vehicle communication technologies and diagnostic standards, including CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939,J1708/J1587, ISO 15765, UDS, DoIP, RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead resolution of complex system and field issues.
• Participate in industry standards organizations and vehicle communication working groups, helping influence future diagnostic, communication, and cybersecurity standards.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded electronic products from concept through production.
• Strong hardware design, integration, board bring-up and debugging skills.
• Deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems and C/C++ firmware development.
• Experience developing or supporting PC device drivers and low-level communications, particularly USB and network based protocols.
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with vehicle networks, protocol analysis, and commercial vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make system architecture decisions and lead across hardware, firmware, PC software, security, and test disciplines.
• Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.