Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems

Title: Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems, Sensors & EMR)

Location: Long Beach, CA (Open relo)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Client: FORD

Rate: $60/hr on W2 (Flex)

Visa: GC-EAD, TN,

Interview Mode: Video


2 similar roles

x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer

x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer (Sensors and EMR)


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Need Genuine LinkedIn- NO RECENT OR MULTIPLE LINKEDIN


Must have full educational details with University Name and year of completion in resume.

WITHOUT ABOVE MENTIONED PREREQUISITE RESUME WILL BE DEEMED AS FAKE.


Job Description

Overview

The team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer focused on thermal systems and sensor integration. This individual will serve as the bridge between firmware/software and hardware, working closely with Systems Engineers and Controls Engineers within the Thermal team.


The Systems Engineer serves as the hardware counterpart, while the Controls Engineer develops the control logic and software that this engineer will validate and integrate.


Key Responsibilities

Own the integration of firmware with hardware systems.

Execute testing at both the bench and vehicle level.

Validate controls developed by Controls Engineers, including:

Temperature sensors

Motor-operated air vents

Other thermal system components

Implement and troubleshoot DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and fault codes.

Provide feedback to Controls Engineers around control performance/functionality.

Translate higher-level system requirements from Systems Engineers into integration and test requirements.

Identify hardware and software issues, document findings, and drive issue resolution through Jira.

Utilize GitHub for bug tracking and code-related issue management.


Typical Day-to-Day

Morning Standup

Review current Jira tickets and priorities with the team.


Code Review & Test Preparation

Review firmware/software changes that need validation.

Analyze code prior to testing.


Integration & Testing

Flash firmware onto vehicle or bench test environments.

Execute testing by sending commands through terminal interfaces.

Verify proper operation of software and hardware functionality.


Issue Identification

Investigate failures or unexpected behavior.

Create Jira tickets documenting bugs, issues, and observations.

Work through both software and hardware-related problems.

Requirements & Validation

Receive system-level requirements from Systems Engineering.

Convert those requirements into integration and test cases to validate system functionality.


Technical Breakdown

Approximately 70% software-focused

Approximately 30% hardware-focused


Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

Strong C programming expertise

Automotive industry experience

Experience working with sensors

Understanding of firmware integration and validation

Experience with:

CAN/LAN/Ethernet

Jira experience

GitHub experience for bug tracking and collaboration


Preferred Background

Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) background

Experience with thermal systems

Experience working alongside Systems and Controls Engineering teams


Ideal Candidate Profile

The hiring manager is relatively open on years of experience and career level. More important is finding someone who:

Understands automotive systems and sensor integration.

Can operate comfortably between software and hardware domains.

Has hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience.

Can independently identify issues and drive resolution.