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Software Engineer, VCU (Vehicle Control Unit)
Houston, TX +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, United States - Experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering embedded software for automotive, robotics, autonomous systems, or other safety-critical real-time products; no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
About the job
Designs, develops, integrates, and validates embedded software for vehicle control units, from requirements and architecture through testing, release, and field support.
What you'll do
- Develop VCU application software and integrate it with AUTOSAR Classic components and external ECUs.
- Define and execute unit, integration, MIL, SIL, and HIL testing; automate test and reporting workflows.
- Debug and support software integration on benches and vehicles, including diagnosing hardware/software issues.
What they ask for
- Embedded C/C++ skills and practical knowledge of real-time systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software interfaces.
- Hands-on proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
- Understanding of vehicle control concepts, fault handling, and safety mechanisms.
- Experience with embedded software delivery, in-vehicle networks and diagnostics, AUTOSAR Classic, and requirement-based verification.
Nice to have
- Experience with Infineon AURIX/TC3xx or comparable automotive microcontrollers.
- Exposure to ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, MISRA C/C++, or safety-oriented development processes.
Tools
C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, AUTOSAR Classic, Python, CAN/CAN-FD, UDS
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