Senior Embedded Control Systems Engineer

allisontransmission· Allison Transmission, Inc.
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📍 Indianapolis, INFull time
Full timeAllison Transmission, Inc.

About this role

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role

Are you passionate about solving complex technical problems and bringing innovative products to life? We are seeking a Senior Embedded Control Systems Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and develop control systems for a range of innovative powertrain controls. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing embedded controls software to provide the most reliable and valued propulsion solutions in the world enabling our customers to work more efficiently.

 

Why Join Us?

  • You will be part of a dynamic and talented team of engineers working on groundbreaking projects.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and develop your skills.
  • You will be part of a fast-paced, results-driven company with a strong culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • You will have the opportunity to work on products that make a real impact on people's lives.

 

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Apply today and join our team!

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze software behavior to find root cause and suggest corrective actions for unexpected or unacceptable operation.
  • Reverse-engineer legacy code and architecture for the purposes of commonization across powertrain solutions.
  • Design, implement, validate, and document embedded control system software focusing on:
    • Sensor & actuator system integration and diagnostics
    • Controller level failure mode diagnostics (e.g. RAM, Flash, SOH, etc.)
  • Perform functional testing, integration testing, and system verification within lab, vehicle, test cell, and HIL/SIL environments.
  • Develop automated tests within HIL and SIL environments for use within Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline.
  • Work with/in cross-functional engineering teams of Systems, Software, Algorithm, Calibration, and Validation engineers to develop existing and new products.
  • Describe & present work results to peers and leadership as needed.
  • Conduct design and implementation reviews.
  • Mentor engineers to grow depth of capability across the team.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Systems Engineering.
  • CDL

 

Experience

Required Experience:

  • 7+ years of automotive engineering experience developing C and C++ real-time embedded controls.
  • Experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cyber Security (ISO 21434)
  • Ability to develop automated test & evaluation scripts in Python.
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience with design, implementation, problem solving, and validating complex control software for embedded systems.
  • Experience with integration and diagnostics of control modules, sensors, and actuators within embedded control systems.

 

Preferred Experience:

  • Supervisory experience.
  • ISO 26262 Certification.
  • ISO 21434 Certification.

 



 

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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