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Automotive Engineer jobs are open across OEM manufacturing, Tier 1 suppliers, motorsports, and EV startups, from entry-level to principal and chief engineer, with specializations in powertrain, vehicle dynamics, and ADAS development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automotive engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, or electrical engineering
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation
- Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, and product development processes
- Knowledge of vehicle systems including powertrain, chassis, or ADAS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward certification
Tips for Your Automotive Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the platform
Automotive engineering job listings often specify platform types, ICE, hybrid, BEV, or fuel cell. Match the platform language in your resume's skills section and project summaries so your experience reads as directly relevant, not transferable.
Highlight toolchain proficiency explicitly
Hiring managers scan for CATIA, MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, or GT-Suite by name. Don't bury software under a generic 'engineering tools' label. List the exact tools you've used and name the systems or components you applied them to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists automotive engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify validation and test outcomes
Interviewers want to see that your work reached production or passed formal validation gates. Frame project bullets around test milestones, failure modes resolved, or weight or cost targets met, not just the analysis you ran.
Prepare a technical deep-dive for one project
Most automotive engineering interviews include a 10-to-20-minute project walkthrough. Choose one where you owned the full development cycle, can explain trade-off decisions, and can defend your methodology under follow-up questions.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many automotive engineering roles are on-site at proving grounds, plant floors, or design centers in specific metro areas. If relocation is required, clarify the package details and start-date flexibility before you accept, not after.
Automotive Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most automotive engineers?
The companies hiring the most automotive engineers right now include Qualcomm, ALTEN, and KPIT Technologies, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are spread across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and EV-focused startups.
How many automotive engineer jobs are remote?
About 40% of automotive engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are software-defined vehicle development, embedded controls engineering, and simulation-heavy roles that don't require physical access to test equipment or a production floor.
How do you become an automotive engineer?
Becoming an automotive engineer starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering. From there, you build hands-on experience through internships at OEMs or suppliers, develop proficiency in industry-standard tools like CATIA and Simulink, and specialize in a vehicle system such as powertrain, chassis, or ADAS. Many engineers pursue a Professional Engineer license or a master's degree to move into senior technical or systems-level roles.
How do you get hired as an automotive engineer with little experience?
Entry-level automotive engineers typically break in through co-op programs, internships at Tier 1 suppliers, or university formula SAE projects that demonstrate hands-on vehicle development. Employers look for candidates who can show they've applied engineering fundamentals to a physical system, even at a small scale. Targeting suppliers over OEMs early in your career often means faster exposure to ownership of specific components and a shorter path to meaningful experience on your resume.
What does the automotive engineer interview process look like?
Automotive engineering interviews typically follow three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen covers background and role fit. A technical phone or video interview tests core knowledge in your specialty, such as vehicle dynamics, thermal management, or controls. An on-site or virtual panel interview usually includes a project walkthrough where you present a past design or test program in depth. Final-round conversations often involve a hiring manager and cross-functional peers from manufacturing or quality.
Where can I find and apply to automotive engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to automotive engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by role, location, or specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and experience level.
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