Software Design Engineer- Cab-Body-Chassis Function Domain

Job Description:

Navistar's Controls and Software team is responsible for embedded software requirements, design, coding, testing, software integration and releases.

Product Development Engineer in this position will join this team and work on all stages of software development. This position is part of Application software team developing Controls and Software logic for all Navistar owned ECU applications for Cab-body-chassis software features. Includes development of vehicle/system/ECU requirements, software function development and algorithm design and verification.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Development of controls and software for Cab-Body-Chassis functions
• Development of controls software requirements, controls algorithms utilizing embedded software development tools and process
• Development of appropriate documentation to support process compliance.
• Functional verification/testing of developed design using data-replay/plant based closed-loop simulation techniques/ proto software test at HIL/engine dyno/vehicle.
• Problem solving and implementing solutions to the control’s software issues.
• Active participation in internal and external peer reviews to foster continuous improvement of both the products and the development process.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and business partners to develop and improve software functionality.

Desired skills:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Embedded software development knowledge, in Cab Body function domain functions  
• Experience with Engineering tool Matlab, Simulink, MS Visio, INCA calibration tool, Software configuration management tools
• Experience with Software programming language such as C/C++, embedded software development tools
• Experience with Functional simulation of developed design using data-replay or plant based closed-loop simulation techniques.
• Experience with Vehicle, Powertrain, or Engine Controls System design  
• Familiarity with engineering and quality design and development methodologies: (8D, FMEA, DVP&R)
• Good understanding in functional areas Vehicle Communications and Network
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and establish good working relationships across departments.
• Understanding of In-Vehicle communication via CAN & the associated protocols (J1939, UDS, XCP)
• Knowledge is Problem solving and issue root cause identification techniques.
• Experience in Software debugging and testing tools (CANalyzer, debuggers); Software optimization, instrumentation, tracing
• Experience with professional software engineering best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, source code control & revision management, build processes, testing.