Role: Lead Engineer - Automotive IOC Ethernet
Location: Novi, MI
Duration: 6 months
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in Automotive Ethernet and In-Vehicle Communication (IOC) to lead the development, integration, and troubleshooting of automotive communication solutions.
The candidate will be responsible for Ethernet communication stack integration, protocol implementation, ECU-level communication, and end-to-end integration across automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The role requires a strong understanding of automotive networking protocols, embedded software development, and AUTOSAR communication architecture, including AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, SOME/IP, network debugging, and embedded software integration, along with the ability to drive technical discussions and resolve complex issues.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, configure, and integrate automotive Ethernet communication solutions.
Implement and troubleshoot Ethernet-based communication between ECUs, domain controllers, and other in-vehicle systems.
Analyse network communication, connectivity, latency, packet loss, and performance issues.
Support Ethernet switch configuration, VLANs, multicast, and Quality of Service (QoS), as applicable
Develop, configure, and integrate Ethernet communication components in AUTOSAR-based automotive systems.
Work with AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive communication architecture, depending on the target platform.
Integrate and troubleshoot communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SOME/IP, SOME/IP Service Discovery, and DoIP.
Collaborate with system architects, embedded software developers, hardware engineers, and validation teams.
Perform ECU-level and system-level integration, debugging, and defect resolution.
Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and software development processes.
Identify technical risks, integration dependencies, and potential bottlenecks.
Analyze Ethernet traffic and diagnose communication issues using Wireshark, Vector CANoe, or equivalent tools.
Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain technical documentation, integration reports, and defect analysis records.
Contribute to software design documentation, interface specifications, technical reviews, and development guidelines.
Support HIL/SIL testing, vehicle-level integration, and production readiness activities.
Required Technical Skills
Mandatory hands-on experience with AUTOSAR Classic, Embedded C/C++, CAN/CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS diagnostics (DID/DTC/RID), ARXML integration, unit testing, and MCU-level Flash/RAM debugging and optimization
Strong experience in CAN/CAN-FD, UDS diagnostics, including DID/DTC/RID
Experienced in ARXML integration/configuration, MCU memory/flash optimization
Strong experience in automotive embedded software development and in-vehicle communication.
Hands-on experience with Automotive Ethernet development, configuration, integration, or troubleshooting.
Good understanding of Ethernet fundamentals, TCP/IP, UDP, IP addressing, routing, and network communication.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including SOME/IP and/or DoIP.
Working knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic and/or AUTOSAR Adaptive communication architecture.
Experience with ECU integration, embedded software debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and debugging.
Hands-on experience with Wireshark, Vector CANoe, or equivalent network analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently resolve technical issues.
Experience leading technical activities and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams
Development & Engineering Tools
Experience with several of the following is desirable:
Vector CANoe / CANalyzer
Wireshark
Lauterbach / TRACE32
JTAG/SWD debuggers
Automotive diagnostic tools
Git / Gerrit
Jenkins, GitLab CI or equivalent
Static-analysis and coding-quality tools
HIL/SIL testing environments
Requirements and configuration-management tools
Education & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a related discipline.
Typically, 8 12+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development, depending on seniority.
Proven experience in automotive ECU development and integration.
Key Competencies
Strong embedded software architecture and design skills.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving capability.
Ability to work across application, middleware, RTOS, AUTOSAR BSW, connectivity stacks, and ECU hardware.
Good understanding of automotive software development lifecycle.
Ability to analyze complex issues across multiple ECUs and communication layers.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with system, hardware, cybersecurity, functional-safety, and validation teams.
Role Summary
The candidate will deliver end-to-end development, integration, and validation of automotive Ethernet-based In-Vehicle Communication (IOC) solutions across vehicle ECUs. This includes implementing and integrating communication protocols and software stacks, configuring AUTOSAR communication components as applicable, troubleshooting network and ECU interoperability issues, and ensuring reliable communication in accordance with system requirements and OEM specifications. The candidate will also drive technical problem-solving, root-cause analysis, integration testing, and defect resolution while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality automotive communication software within project timelines.
