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The Propulsion Base Software Core Development Engineer is responsible for contributing to the development of embedded software for EE/core and propulsion control modules, with a strong emphasis on GTM-based development for internal combustion engine (ICE) applications. This role involves software requirements analysis, design, development, integration, and validation of base software components. 

The engineer will actively participate in technical reviews, collaborate across teams and suppliers, and ensure delivery of high-quality, standards-compliant software. Experience in low-level driver development, AUTOSAR-based systems, GTM configuration, and engine synchronization methodologies is highly desirable. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate embedded low-level driver software for ICE propulsion and electrified powertrain control modules, with emphasis on GTM (Generic Timer Module) utilization. 
• Implement and optimize hardware interface drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, timers, PWM, and driver circuits (e.g., HSD/LSD, H-Bridge), including advanced timer subsystems (GTM: TIM, TOM, ATOM). 
• Develop and support engine synchronization and position tracking algorithms, including crankshaft/camshaft signal processing, tooth detection, angle domain timing, and synchronization robustness. 
• Configure and integrate GTM-based timing and control functions for engine-critical applications such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and event scheduling. 
• Contribute to MCAL integration and development of complex device drivers aligned with AUTOSAR architecture, including GTM MCAL or low-level driver enhancements. 
• Analyze software requirements and translate them into scalable design and robust implementation, particularly for real-time, deterministic engine control behavior. 
• Perform hardware-software integration including interpreting schematics, validating electrical interfaces, and supporting hardware bring-up, with focus on engine-related sensor interfaces (e.g., crank/cam, SENT). 
• Debug and resolve complex embedded system issues using tools such as Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers, including timing and synchronization-related issues. 
• Optimize embedded software for real-time performance, deterministic behavior, and efficient memory utilization on multicore microcontrollers, especially for time-critical ICE control events. 
• Collaborate with Base Software Architecture teams to align with AUTOSAR, RTE integration, and system-level design. 
• Conduct and participate in reviews of requirements, design documents, source code, and test plans. 
• Ensure compliance with automotive software standards and processes including MISRA-C, ASPICE, and ISO 26262. 
• Develop and execute software verification strategies including unit, integration, and system-level validation (white box, black box, gray box). 
• Support virtualization and simulation-based development methodologies within the software lifecycle. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, interface documentation, and test plans. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, validation, calibration, and suppliers) to ensure seamless integration of engine control features. 
• Drive defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities. 
• Support vehicle integration, software bring-up, engine calibration support activities, and production readiness. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Experience with embedded C/C++ software development experience in a real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. 
• Experience in Vector/ETAS/AUTOSAR Basic Software configuration (OS, MCAL, IOHWAB, FEE, WDG, etc.). 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing environments with minimal impact on productivity. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 
• Foundational understanding of real-time timing concepts and engine control synchronization principles. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related discipline). 
• Experience with automotive data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS, INCA, CANoe, or CANalyzer. 
• Hands-on experience with automotive microcontrollers (e.g., Infineon AURIX, NXP, or similar), especially with GTM peripherals. 
• Strong understanding of propulsion systems including internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, battery electric vehicles, and vehicle subsystems. 
• Direct experience implementing or supporting engine synchronization (crank/cam decoding, angle-based scheduling, missing tooth detection, etc.). 
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams. 
• Exposure to simulation, virtualization, SIL/HIL, or model-based development environments. 
• Experience with Electrobit EB tresos Studio MCAL configuration. 
• Hands-on experience with GTM modules (TIM, TOM, ATOM, DPLL) for engine control applications. 
• Experience supporting hardware bring-up, early software enablement, and production software delivery. 
• Experience supporting fuel injection and ignition timing control using hardware timers/GTM. 
• Experience with multicore microprocessors and strong ability to interpret hardware schematics. 
• Understanding of Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262). 
• Experience with development tools including compilers, emulators, Lauterbach debuggers, and automation scripting. 
• Experience in software verification and validation including white box, black box, and gray box testing. 
• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, SENT, ADCs, timers, I/O, and communication peripherals. 
• Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. 
• Familiarity with automotive software quality standards such as MISRA-C.