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Lead Embedded Software Engineers

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Job ID JREQ-216508 Date posted 06/03/2025

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Lead Embedded Software Engineers

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Lead Embedded Software Engineers

Job Description

American Axle & Manufacturing has openings for Lead Embedded Software Engineers at its ADTC facility in Detroit, Michigan. Job duties include:

  • Delegation/oversight of software design and development work to junior engineers.
  • Implementation and testing of embedded C coded software according to ASPICE/ISO 26262 / ISO 14229 / CAN communication protocol.
  • Design, implementation, and configuration of software architecture according to AUTOSAR BSW, MCAL, ASW and CDD using Vector or Etas Tools.
  • Testing of integrated software utilizing tools such as canoe, canape, etc.
  • Lead software issue debugging and resolution.
  • Participate in technical discussion with customers.
  • Perform requirement analysis, design, and test of automotive software.

Required Skills and Education

Position requires: Bachelor’s degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or foreign equivalent education, and 5 years post baccalaureate’s progressive experience working in the automotive embedded software field in the position of Embedded Software Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, Specialist or other embedded software engineering positions. 5 years of experience is required in each of the following:

  • Implementing ASPICE based embedded software in embedded C code.   
  • Performing requirement analysis, design, and test of automotive software.   
  • Testing software using Canoe.
  • Software issue debugging and resolution Implementation, and configuration of AUTOSAR BSW, MCAL, ASW and CDD using Vector or Etas Tools.  
  • Implementation and testing of embedded software according to ISO 14229 (UDS) and CAN communication protocol.
  • Interfacing with the customer on technical topics.

Experience may be obtained concurrently.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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