About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; Automation Machinery Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Integration Engineer (Embedded Software Engineer) to lead hardware/software integration and validation for vehicle body control systems. This is a 12+ month contract (contractor) opportunity with potential for hire. The role focuses on C/C++ firmware, Python tooling, vehicle networks (CAN/LIN), and functional safety (ISO 26262 / ASIL-D) in automotive environments.

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Key Responsibilities

• Drive evolution of body control software architecture and define hardware/software interfaces.
• Lead early-stage hardware and software integration and validate system performance to requirements.
• Translate vehicle-level objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
• Use field and telemetry data to iterate and optimize system performance.
• Architect test and validation strategies with validation and cross-functional teams.
• Diagnose complex HW/SW interactions and perform root cause analysis.
• Assess impacts of design changes across electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical domains.
• Perform DFMEA, HARA, and related functional safety activities for body control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross-disciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in embedded software and systems engineering, with strong C/C++ skills.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting, tooling, and data analysis.
• Deep automotive experience (ECU/ECM architectures, vehicle networks such as CAN/LIN).
• Hands-on experience with embedded interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C and embedded diagnostics.
• Strong background in hardware/software integration, debugging, and system-level validation.
• Familiarity with OTA release concepts and production software observability.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards, including ISO 26262 and ASIL-D practices.
• BS or higher in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical degree.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with body control systems (doors, windows, lighting, mirrors, HVAC, actuators).
• Prior work with vehicle software organizations and cross-functional integration teams.
• Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to design state machines and visually represent system behavior.
• Experience with DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis in automotive programs.

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Interview Process & Logistics

• Typical interview loop: 2 technical rounds followed by a final client interview.
• Technical exercise includes designing/drawing a state machine from a provided scenario (candidates should be comfortable constructing state machine diagrams by hand or in tools).
• Role type: CONTRACTOR (12+ month contract to hire).
• Work location: California — onsite majority of the week (client expects multi-day onsite collaboration; specific on-site schedule to be confirmed with hiring manager).
• Employment is contingent upon identity and work-authorization verification and any client-specific screening processes.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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