Senior Project Engineer - Embedded Architect

Kforce has a client in Rochester Hills, MI that is seeking a Contingent Workforce Specialist. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Systems Architect to lead the design and development of vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic platforms, and connected solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. This hands-on technical leadership role spans the full product lifecycle, from system architecture and hardware design through firmware, PC integration, production, and field support. Duties:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded vehicle communication interfaces and diagnostic devices
• Develop and integrate firmware for ARM-based microprocessors and microcontrollers using C/C++
• Drive embedded hardware design, schematic and design reviews, board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness
• Develop or support Windows device drivers, APIs, and low-level communication software for USB and network-connected devices
• Implement wired and wireless communications, including USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
• Design secure product architectures incorporating secure boot, hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, device authentication, cryptographic services, and secure provisioning
• Support vehicle communication technologies and diagnostic standards, including CAN, CAN FD, SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, ISO 15765, UDS, DoIP, RP1210, RP1227, and J2534
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead resolution of complex system and field issues
• Participate in industry standards organizations and vehicle communication working groups to help influence future diagnostic, communication, and cybersecurity standards
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded electronic products from concept through production
• Strong hardware design, integration, board bring-up, and debugging skills
• Deep experience with ARM-based embedded systems and C/C++ firmware development
• Experience developing or supporting PC device drivers and low-level communications, particularly USB and network-based protocols
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems
• Experience with vehicle networks, protocol analysis, and commercial vehicle diagnostic systems

- Demonstrated ability to make system architecture decisions and lead across hardware, firmware, PC software, security, and test disciplines The ideal candidate is a systems-level engineer who can work across embedded hardware, ARM-based firmware, PC device drivers, vehicle communications, and product cybersecurity. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and industry partners to advance diagnostic and connectivity products.