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Actalent

Senior Hardware Engineer

Troy, MI

$104K - $139K/yr

This role drives the creation of robust automotive embedded hardware solutions, ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and provides technical leadership to a small hardware team.

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Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

QA Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$48 - $65.25/hr

... Automotive embedded sub-systems or similar consumer electronics device • Experience with audio, video, and camera subsystems and peripherals • Fluency with debugging communications issues ...

OptechUs

Automotive Controls Algorithm Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

... automotive embedded system development. - Working knowledge of radar, laser, vision, ultrasonic sensing and vehicle positioning technologies applied to development, integration, testing, and ...

Atego

Software Project Manager

Zeeland, MI

... software for automotive embedded systems. Responsibilities include the planning and monitoring of project issues, requirements, design, implementation and testing as well as coordinating with ...

Magna

Sr. Software Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

About the Role The Software Leadis responsible forthesuccessful development and maintenance of the automotive embedded software products (ADAS ECU) from concept to productionwithin project and ...

Kaav Inc

Software Architect

Southfield, MI · On-site

Automotive Embedded Systems Job Summary: We are looking for a hands-on Software Architect / Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical direction and deliver high-quality embedded software for an ...

BYTON

Mobile App Developer (Android)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86/hr

... in Automotive/Embedded Software/Computer Science with 5+ years of work experience • Strong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills; fun, outgoing and easy to work with • Self ...

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How much do automotive embedded jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive embedded in the United States is $129,093.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Automotive Embedded engineers, and how can I prepare for them?

Automotive Embedded engineers often face challenges such as working within strict safety and reliability standards, meeting tight project deadlines, and integrating complex hardware and software components. You'll need to be comfortable troubleshooting issues that arise during system testing and adapting quickly to evolving technology trends and specifications. To prepare, develop a strong foundation in embedded systems, stay current with automotive industry standards, and practice communicating technical concepts clearly to both engineering and non-engineering colleagues. Proactively seeking feedback and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams will also help you overcome common obstacles and deliver high-quality solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Automotive Embedded position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Automotive Embedded role, you need strong skills in embedded systems programming (C/C++), knowledge of automotive electronics, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like MATLAB/Simulink, CANoe/CANalyzer, and standards such as AUTOSAR or ISO 26262 is highly valued, along with industry certifications. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are key soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical challenges. These abilities are crucial for developing reliable, high-quality embedded solutions critical to modern vehicle performance and safety.

What is an Automotive Embedded job?

An Automotive Embedded job involves designing, developing, and testing embedded systems used in vehicles, such as ECUs, infotainment systems, ADAS, and powertrain control. Engineers in this field work with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, communication protocols like CAN and LIN, and programming languages such as C and C++. They ensure software and hardware integration meets performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This role is crucial for advancing vehicle automation, connectivity, and efficiency.

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Embedded Systems Engineer

Aurelius Systems

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance. The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident. Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses. Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing. That's how we operate - small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test weekly on our own 400-acre private range.
The Role and Your Impact:
We need an Embedded Systems Engineer to own the layer between hardware and the application stack - board bring-up, BSP, drivers, and real-time control across Archimedes' subsystems. You'll work directly with EE, mechanical, and our robotics software team to make sure the system actually talks to itself under field conditions.
What You'll Own:
  • Board bring-up and BSP development on custom hardware
  • Linux kernel and driver work including device drivers, DMA, interrupts, and userspace interfaces
  • Real-time control loops for motion, power, and sensor subsystems
  • Hardware and software co-design alongside EEs and mechanical engineers
  • Debug at the metal using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, and bus traces
  • Boot, flash, and update infrastructure for embedded targets including A/B partitions and OTA

What We're Looking For:
  • 3 to 8+ years building embedded systems on real hardware
  • Multi-layer PCB design and IC selection
  • Strong C and C++ on Linux, plus comfort with Python for tooling
  • Hands on Linux kernel, driver, and BSP experience on at least one custom board
  • Real-time systems experience including PREEMPT_RT, Xenomai, or RTOS
  • Comfortable debugging at the hardware level with scope and logic analyzer

Where you probably come from: Defense companies, robotics, drones, automotive embedded, aerospace, or hardware startups doing real-time embedded work.
We want to talk if: You've shipped embedded code on hardware that has to work outside a lab. You've debugged a problem with a scope at 2am and won.
Not a fit if: You're a pure firmware or FPGA engineer (we have a separate role for that), you're a pure application developer with no hardware debug, or you treat the board as a black box.
Nice to Haves:
  • Yocto or Buildroot
  • ROS2 integration
  • Safety-critical or hard real-time experience
  • CAN, EtherCAT, or industrial bus experience

Education:
BS or MS in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent hands-on experience.
How You Operate:
  • Extreme bias for action. You ship working code on real hardware, not slideware
  • You debug from first principles, not intuition alone
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration in a startup environment
  • Clear communicator across electrical, mechanical, optical, and software teams
  • Self directed. You identify what needs to happen next and do it without being told

Why Join Aurelius Systems?
  • Build more in 1 month than most engineers build in 1 year. We field test weekly. Your work goes downrange, not into a filing cabinet.
  • Career velocity is real. At ~10 engineers, there are no layers between you and impact.
  • Work on a problem that actually matters. Small cheap drones are changing warfare. Our laser systems are the asymmetric answer - infinite magazine, near zero cost per shot, scalable to every base, border, facility, and truck.
  • Join the densest defense startup ecosystem in the country. California is where the next generation of defense companies are being built.

How We Work:
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 6. When we're sprinting toward a demo or field test, the team ramps up - nights, weekends, whatever it takes to ship. When the sprint lands, we ramp down. We don't manufacture intensity for show.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + equity
  • United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible 18 days PTO + 5 sick days
  • Travel to field test events and range days
  • Covered daily lunches and office snacks + drinks
  • E-bike / scooter stipend ( Up to $500)
  • Direct access to leadership and real ownership over your work

Export Control Notice:
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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