Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems, Sensors & EMR)

Title: Firmware Integration Engineer (Thermal Systems, Sensors & EMR)
Location: Long Beach, CA (Open relocation)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Interview Mode: Video

2 similar roles 

• x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer
• x1 Thermal Firmware Integration Engineer (Sensors and EMR)

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.