Strattec

Designs secure automotive access solutions

Embedded Systems Engineer 3

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAuburn Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable with demonstrated proficiency in embedded systems design and development.
At least three years of experience in embedded systems design and testing is required; automotive embedded systems experience is preferred.
Strong technical leadership skills are required.
Ability to quickly grasp new technology concepts and their real-world applications is required.
Ability and willingness to represent the global technical project team is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

Design and develop next-generation digital keyfob systems integrated into vehicle security systems, incorporating Near Field Communication, Bluetooth Low Energy, Ultra Wide Band, and cybersecurity protection.
Lead the global technical project team in designing hardware and software, performing integration testing, and developing prototype samples.
Adapt hardware and software system architecture to customer applications.
Lead requirements analysis and allocation to hardware design, software design, and testing.
Lead the technical interface with and support of the customer, including development of interface requirements between the keyfob and the customer's transceivers.
Analyze and debug issues using instrumentation, on benches and vehicles.
Lead or participate in design peer reviews.
Provide project technical leadership to personnel at different global sites developing software and hardware.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity and experience with wireless systems and their applications.
Hands-on proficiency with communication protocols including Controller Area Network, Ethernet, Near Field Communication, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra Wide Band, and experience working with electrical system benches.
Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes and communication data logging for Controller Area Network, Bluetooth Low Energy, Near Field Communication, and Ultra Wide Band.
Experience implementing wireless security systems.
Experience with modern system and software development workflows and the Automotive SPICE process.
Automotive embedded systems experience.

Responsibilities

You will design and develop the next generation digital keyfob systems integrated into the vehicle security system. The next generation keyfob integrates the latest wireless protocols: Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth (BLE) and Ultra Wide Band (UWB). All three of which are integrated into a small, styled keyfob with the latest in cyber security protection. This role focuses on requirements management, design of system architecture, customer technical interface, project technical leadership with personnel at different global sites developing software/hardware, and debug of products on the benches and vehicles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the global technical project team designing the hardware, software, integration testing, and prototype samples
Adapt the hardware/software system architecture to the customer application
Lead the analysis of requirements and allocation to the hardware design, software design and testing.
Lead the technical interface and support of the customer including developing interface requirements of the keyfob to the customer’s transceivers and
Analyze and de-bug issues using the latest instrumentation
Actively lead/participate in design peer reviews.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable if the candidate has a demonstrated proficiency in embedded systems design and development
Three or more years of experience in embedded systems design, testing with a preference in automotive embedded systems.
Strong technical leadership skills
Proven ability to quickly grasp new technology concepts and their real-world applications
Self-starter and strong willingness to represent the global technical project team
Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity and experience in wireless systems and their applications
Hands-on proficiency with communication protocols including wireless (CAN, Ethernet, NFC, BLE, UWB) and working with electrical system benches
Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes, communication datalogging (CAN, BLE, NFC, UWB)
Experience implementing wireless security systems with the
Experience with modern system/software development workflows and ASPICE process

What Makes This Role High‑Impact

You are the forefront of the introduction of new wireless technologies for automotive security systems
You collaborate across systems, hardware, software and test engineering to build and bring to market the next-generation automotive
You represent the technical team to the customer as well as delivering the customer voice to the company

About the Company

Strattec

Designs secure automotive access solutions

Strattec designs and delivers secure, engineered access solutions for cars and mobility products. Working with automotive OEMs, it creates system-level access experiences across the full access journey, from secure entry to powered access and robust latches. Its offerings include Permission (secure vehicle entry via mechanical and electronic systems), Motion (reliable, automated access), and Hold (precision latching hardware). Strattec differentiates itself through generations of access and security engineering expertise, deep OEM collaboration, and a focus on safe, durable, and highly engineered components trusted worldwide. The company aims to support long-term growth in global automotive and mobility markets as access becomes more intelligent, connected, and central to the vehicle experience.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Glendale, WI
Founded: 1995

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