The Hardware Design Engineer that will be responsible for the design and development of various embedded systems, including both hardware and some firmware design. The engineer will have a detailed knowledge of the product functional specification, will conduct design reviews, and resolve product design issues. The candidate should have minimum 2-5 years of engineering work experience and an understanding of embedded hardware and software design.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing/reviewing project work plans
- Generate functional specifications based on product requirements
- Generate design specifications
- Resolve issues found during the product development cycle
- Participate in design reviews
To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following skills and experience:
- Embedded hardware and software design
- Working understanding of CAN and LIN vehicle networks
- Knowledge of embedded RTOS and / or Embedded Linux systems
- Experience with embedded systems debugging (JTAG/UART/Oscilloscopes/Logic Analyzers)
- Experience with electronics CAD systems (Altium experience a plus)
- PCB design of complex multi-layer circuit boards
- Github experience required
- Familiarity with CAN analysis software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Friendly and flexible team player
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- 2+ years of experience in embedded hardware and/or software design
- 2+ years of vehicle network (CAN/LIN) experience
- This position is located in our Farmington Hills, MI office, this is not a remote or hybrid position. No relocation assistant provided.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future.
- Due to government contract and export control requirements, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for access to controlled information.
- Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.
- Must pass a background check.
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of embedded hardware and/or software design experience
- At least 2 years of vehicle network experience with CAN and LIN
- Experience with embedded hardware and software design
- Working understanding of CAN and LIN vehicle networks
- Knowledge of embedded RTOS and/or Embedded Linux systems
- Experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Experience with electronics CAD systems
- PCB design experience with complex multilayer circuit boards
- GitHub experience
- Familiarity with CAN analysis software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as a friendly and flexible team player
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Eligibility for access to controlled information under government contract and export-control requirements
- Ability to pass a background check
- Altium experience
What We Do
Dearborn Group Inc., doing business as DG Technologies, develops intelligent hardware, software, and cybersecurity solutions for vehicle networks, including technologies spanning CAN to DoIP. Its mission is to extend these solutions into industries worldwide and strengthen trust among manufacturers, suppliers, and government agencies. Founded to help engineers understand vehicle networks, the company began with CAN-networking training and early in-vehicle communication interfaces, and now serves transportation-related markets.
