Software Developer - Transmission Controls

Job Title: Software Developer - Transmission Controls
Job Description
This role focuses on owning and managing multiple automatic transmission software features from concept through release. You will lead changes and requirements, coordinate validation with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and calibration teams, and serve as the single point of contact for issue triage and resolution. You will also plan, execute, and release software updates in alignment with established software development and software quality processes, delivering complete documentation such as test reports, design verification methods (DVMs), and calibration guides.
Responsibilities

• Own and manage multiple automatic transmission software components and features throughout the development lifecycle.
• Gather, refine, and manage software requirements for transmission control features, ensuring clarity, traceability, and alignment with system needs.
• Coordinate validation activities with HIL and calibration teams to ensure robust verification of transmission control software.
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for issue triage and resolution related to assigned transmission software components.
• Plan, implement, and release software updates following defined software development and software quality processes.
• Prepare and maintain all required software deliverables, including test reports, DVMs, calibration guides, and other supporting documentation.
• Apply Agile software development principles and participate in Agile ceremonies to plan, track, and deliver work.
• Use software testing tools to generate and evaluate software quality metrics such as decision coverage, MC/DC, and line coverage.
• Develop, modify, and maintain C code and Simulink models for automatic transmission control functions, including design, simulation, and integration.
• Use MATLAB and MATLAB modeling for algorithm development, analysis, and support of autocoding workflows for vehicle software.
• Work with software lifecycle management tools (such as IBM ClearCase or GitHub) to manage versions, branches, and releases of software artifacts.
• Collaborate with calibration engineers and use calibration tools to support tuning and validation of transmission control features.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development, testing, and release processes within the transmission controls team.
• Support planned growth and scaling of the transmission controls team by sharing knowledge and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 5 years of experience working with automatic transmissions, either in software design or calibration.
• At least 1 year of experience working in an Agile software development environment and practical knowledge of Agile principles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software testing, including use of software testing tools to generate and evaluate metrics such as decision coverage, MC/DC, and line coverage.
• At least 2 years of experience using MATLAB.
• At least 2 years of experience with MATLAB modeling, including developing and maintaining models.
• At least 2 years of experience working with software development lifecycle tools such as IBM ClearCase or GitHub.
• At least 2 years of experience writing or modifying C code.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Simulink models, including modifying, designing, and simulating.
• Experience with Matlab autocoding for vehicle software (minimum 2 years).
• Strong understanding of vehicle controls and transmission controls.
• Proficiency in software development processes and software quality practices related to embedded automotive systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or software (BS in engineering or software required).
• Experience with calibration tools such as ATI or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with vehicle software development in an automotive or related environment.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work with HIL, calibration, and validation teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for issue triage and resolution in complex control systems.
• Effective communication skills to serve as the single point of contact for assigned software components.
• Interest in contributing to a growing transmission controls team and supporting long-term team expansion.

Work Environment
The role offers a hybrid work schedule that combines on-site collaboration with work-from-home flexibility. You will work closely with a transmission controls team that is in a planned growth phase, providing opportunities to contribute to and influence the evolution of processes and practices. The technical environment includes tools and technologies such as MATLAB, Simulink, C, software testing tools for coverage metrics, and lifecycle management platforms like IBM ClearCase or GitHub, as well as calibration tools such as ATI. The position involves regular interaction with HIL, calibration, and validation teams in a professional engineering setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livonia, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $50.74/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Livonia,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.
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