Embedded Controls Software Engineer (MATLAB, Simulink)

This is a long-term contract role with real potential for conversion to a direct, permanent position for the right person. The contract structure gives both sides time to confirm a strong fit, and a candidate who does excellent work and meshes well with the team has a genuine path to being brought on full-time. Conversion can't be guaranteed up front, but a candidate who performs well in the role has a good chance of being converted.

This role is open to U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Candidates who hold work authorization through F1-CPT, F1-OPT, H-1B, TN, or other temporary visa classifications are not eligible for this role. Offers may be contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screening, which may include testing for cannabis. There are no exceptions to this requirement, including for medical marijuana cardholders.

Madison Heights, MI (on site at Navistar Defense).

$48.00/hr to $53.33/hr to start (this will go up over time). Overtime will be paid at 1.5x for any time worked over 40 hours.

HRU Technical Resources has partnered with an engineering services company that supports the transportation and mobility industry across powertrain and vehicle development, electrification, controls, and embedded software, helping manufacturers bring advanced, high-reliability vehicle technology from concept to production. This role places you onsite at Navistar Defense, supporting a production program in the defense vehicle space.

We are seeking a Controls / Software Development Engineer to support the development and productionization of Drive-by-Wire control systems. The candidate will be responsible for developing control algorithms and embedded software, building Simulink models, and supporting code generation and integration on embedded controllers. This role focuses on hands-on implementation of real-time control for steering, braking, and propulsion systems.

This role supports a production program to deploy a Drive-by-Wire (DbW) solution on embedded vehicle controllers for a high-reliability vehicle application. The system is developed using a model-based design approach (MATLAB/Simulink) with auto-generated code deployed to production ECUs.

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. Well get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next youll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage well give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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