Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer

Location : Dexter, MI (In-Person)
Type : Full-Time

About the Role

SwitchBox is seeking bright, curious, and ambitious engineering talent with a passion for solving challenging problems in mobility, electrification, autonomy, and energy. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll join a highly collaborative team of controls, systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to design and deliver embedded solutions for cutting-edge hardware and real-world systems.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working across the full product lifecycle—from requirements through architecture, development, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate embedded software for control systems, communication interfaces, and hardware integration
• Translate stakeholder and system-level requirements into clear, testable software specifications
• Work with electrical and controls teams to define system architecture and software/hardware interfaces
• Develop, document, and maintain code for embedded platforms (e.g., ARM, TI, NXP) in C/C++ and similar languages
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) verification
• Support system bring-up, debugging, and field testing
• Recommend best practices for embedded software toolchains, version control, and CI/CD processes
• Participate in software design reviews and code walkthroughs
• Contribute to project proposals and help define embedded software work scopes as needed

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates strong fundamentals in embedded systems, real-time software, and low-level development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly with controls, electrical, and systems engineers to align development efforts
• Problem Solving & Debugging: Applies structured thinking and persistence to solve complex issues in embedded environments
• Execution & Ownership: Delivers high-quality work on time with minimal oversight in a flexible, self-directed work culture
• Product Mindset: Balances speed and quality while contributing to scalable, maintainable software architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 2–5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, and microcontroller programming
• Familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, and other embedded comms protocols
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git), software debugging tools (e.g., JTAG), and simulation platforms
• Automotive, EV, off-highway, aerospace, or robotics industry experience is a plus
• Exposure to ASPICE, ISO 26262, or other safety-critical development environments preferred
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or scripting tools is a bonus

SwitchBox is a leading full-service engineering consulting agency specializing in system design for energy and mobility. We are dedicated to providing simple but creative ideas in end-to-end product development for our clients. Our goal is to push industry adoption of new tech with exceptional support from project inception to production.

Company Description

SwitchBox is a leading full-service engineering consulting agency specializing in system design for energy and mobility. We are dedicated to providing simple but creative ideas in end-to-end product development for our clients. Our goal is to push industry adoption of new tech with exceptional support from project inception to production.