Embedded Systems Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles
Leads and executes embedded software development for safety-critical autonomous vehicle systems including ECUs, sensors, actuators. Requires embedded C proficiency, automotive/robotics experience, and safety system design; prefers 5+ years and Nvidia/Matlab expertise.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Development, verification and maintenance of embedded software for autonomous vehicle ECUs, sensors, actuators and safety systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor/Master Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- Experience with embedded development in automotive or robotics domains
- Proficiency in embedded C
- Passionate about self-driving vehicles and robotics
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with safety critical system design
Preferred
- 5+ years of experience
- Experience with Automotive CAN J1939
- Experience with Nvidia Jetson Orin or Nvidia Drive platforms
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink ecosystem
- Familiarity with functional safety, e.g. ISO 26262
Skills
Embedded C, Automotive Can J1939, Nvidia Jetson Orin, Nvidia Drive, MATLAB, Simulink, Iso 26262
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