Software Engineer - Battery & High Voltage

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Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality embedded software for VMEC Battery Management Systems (BMS), supporting high‑voltage battery controls, wired communication, sensing, and processing.

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Responsibilities

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→BS in Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Computer Science or related field and technical discipline.
→2+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development.
→Strong background in system design, diagnostics strategies, and control systems for embedded software applications.
→Proficient in C, C++ programming and Python scripting.
→Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and/or Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.
→Understanding of diagnostics strategies, software verification, and validation methodologies.
→Document designs, test cases, and results thoroughly.
→Understanding and experience with SW testing environment.
→High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
→Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric and collaborative.

Nice to Have

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MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development.
Demonstrated system‑level understanding with the ability to translate ambiguous or incomplete requirements into well‑defined software designs, including diagnostic design and implementation.
Strong embedded software development experience, including controller communications, diagnostics, and complex device drivers.
Solid proficiency in C programming with working knowledge of Python scripting.
Strong knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS), including cell balancing concepts and ASIC integration within the overall system architecture.
Ability to assess system and diagnostic coverage, identify functional gaps, and drive solutions aligned with vehicle and program needs.
Understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to flow them into compliant, scalable software designs and implementations.
Experience with automotive communication protocols and standards (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, ARXML) and adherence to MISRA guidelines.
Hands‑on experience with HIL, vehicle testing, debugging, and test case automation.
Solid software engineering fundamentals beyond coding, including scalable and portable design, modular architecture, and comprehensive testing strategies.
Experience with system requirements development and HWIO integration.
Experience working in Agile environments using standard development and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jira, SAFe).

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