Electronic Systems Engineer - Software

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Electronic Systems Engineer - Software in USA

Cummins
Full time
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USA
09/17/2026
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Columbus, IN

Responsibilities

Investigate embedded product software issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and own problem resolution through completion.
Develop, test, verify, integrate, and release software components that meet product requirements.
Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and develop product architectures and design trade-offs.
Use modeling, simulation, statistical methods, verification and validation, and failure mode avoidance techniques to improve performance, reliability, and quality.
Support software development processes, tools, coding, compilation, testing, static analysis, and integration activities.
Coordinate software integration across engineering, product, technical, and business teams.
Manage product development activities, monitor risks and requirements, document technical decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
Coordinate work with technicians and student employees and contribute technical expertise to team and project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent bachelor's-level qualification, is required; a relevant master's degree may be required for select roles.
Entry-level or early-career profile with 2–3 years of embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive, industrial, or embedded systems.
Strong programming skills in C; C++ knowledge is advantageous.
Experience developing software for microcontroller-based embedded systems, including platforms such as Infineon AURIX, NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, or TI.
Understanding of embedded microcontrollers, memory architecture, interrupts, timers, and peripheral interfaces.
Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or AUTOSAR OS.
Understanding of embedded software architecture, software design, coding standards, MISRA C, and software development lifecycle processes.
Experience with debugging tools such as Lauterbach Trace32, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Knowledge of CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet communication protocols.
Basic understanding of AUTOSAR architecture, including BSW, MCAL, RTE, and software configuration.
Familiarity with UDS (ISO 14229), OBD, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, version control, configuration management, unit testing, integration testing, and debugging techniques.
Python scripting knowledge and MS Office proficiency are preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, problem-solving, communication, independent-work, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Cummins

Cummins Inc. designs and manufactures diesel, natural gas, and electrified powertrains, generators, and related components (turbochargers, filtration, emission systems) for commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, marine, rail, and power markets. It sells to OEMs and fleet operators and provide...

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