Software Systems Engineer jobs in Kansas

Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Systems

Position Summary

We are a fast-growing Electric Vehicle company focused on delivering the highest quality and most dependable commercial electric vehicles on the market.  We are looking for a Controls Systems Engineer with a focus on Automotive Systems to join us in developing great software solutions that allow us to continue providing high quality, safe vehicles to our growing clientele.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, Compile, Debug, Integrate, and Test software through the entirety of its development cycles.
• Engage with Program Chiefs, Business Development Engineers, and Engineering team to define software  requirements to meet ongoing client needs.
• Develop control algorithms for vehicle systems that might include propulsion, braking, steering, charging, and BMS systems following MISRA and ISO26262 standards.
• Optimize algorithms to minimize energy usage while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance requirements.
• Commission, validate, and calibrate applications in vehicle to reach desired performance and metrics.
• Maintain required documentation in all parts of the software engineering process.
• Participate in DFMEA’s and implement necessary improvements that are identified.
• Develop, implement, and test software for vehicle embedded systems.  
• Collaborate with production team for software releases for various electric vehicle platforms.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering 
• Prior experience working with Automotive Software standards and processes such as V diagrams, ASPICE, MISRA C, and ISO 26262.
• Experienced in programming embedded C, C , Python and/or working knowledge with MATLAB and Simulink
• Prior experience working on Automotive Controls systems such as BMS, Drive by Wire (Braking/Steering Systems), Motor Controls, and or other applicable automotive controls
• Experience with CAN or Ethernet communications 
• Experience with automotive ECU testing such as HIL and SIL
• Low level driver software development for Microcontrollers
• Software Validation experience for application or low-level driver software.
• Must be willing to relocate or work in the Kansas City Metropolitan area

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have

• Experience with charging controls and software development in accordance with J1772
• Working experience of ADAS operations such as obstacle avoidance, path planning, etc
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety experience for embedded systems and working knowledge of J1939 standards.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and ASPICE Software development process and standards.
• Experience with MathWorks products would be a plus
• Prior experience with Project Management principles