Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Embedded Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, concentrated in the automotive, defense, and industrial automation sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level firmware developer to senior systems architect. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids anchor most of the hiring activity, where major employers like General Motors, L3Harris Technologies, and Aptiv maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specializations include real-time operating systems, AUTOSAR-compliant software, and low-level C/C++ firmware for embedded platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an accomplished Staff Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation automotive infotainment platforms. As a Staff Engineer, you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the design, integration, and optimization of embedded audio software for our QNX-based infotainment HPC, running on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. This role focuses on software below the application layer-encompassing the audio DSP stack, QNX audio resource managers and drivers, and SoC-level audio hardware enablement-to deliver robust, low-latency audio platforms that support multi-zone playback, voice/phone integration, navigation and ADAS chimes, and other advanced in-vehicle audio experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead bring-up and integration of audio subsystems on new SoC platforms and hardware revisions, working closely with Qualcomm FAE/support, QNX/BlackBerry support, and internal hardware teams.
- Design and implement low-latency, multi-zone, multi-stream audio routing architectures to support features such as simultaneous navigation prompts, phone calls, media playback, ADAS chimes, and multi-speaker/zone output.
- Debug and resolve complex audio issues across the stack - pops/clicks, latency, synchronization, underruns/overruns, power-state transitions, and audio-video sync.
- Define and enforce automotive-grade quality practices: functional safety considerations, startup/boot time budgets, resource/power constraints, and long-term serviceability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with application-layer teams (Android Automotive / AAOS or other infotainment frameworks), hardware/EE teams, and Qualcomm partner engineering.
- Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, perform design and code reviews, and set technical standards and best practices for the audio domain within base software.
- Partner with your manager on technical roadmap planning, estimation, and hiring/growth of the audio competency within the team.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of field/production issues related to audio.
- Support the architecture and technical roadmap for audio software on our QNX-based infotainment HPC (Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC), spanning audio DSP (ADSP/QDSP6), QNX audio drivers/resource managers, and audio HAL/middleware integration.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of professional embedded software development experience, with a significant focus on audio software on Qualcomm Snapdragon (or similar Qualcomm) SoC platforms.
- Deep, hands-on experience with the Qualcomm audio stack: ADSP/QDSP6, AudioReach (or QACT/ACDB tooling), and integrating it into a QNX environment.
- Hands-on experience with QNX software development: resource managers (io-audio or equivalent), QNX audio driver architecture, IPC (message passing, pulses), and BSP-level bring-up on QNX.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills and comfort working across QNX resource manager/driver, HAL, and DSP firmware/config boundaries.
- Solid understanding of audio signal chains: codecs, amplifiers, DSPs, sample rate conversion, mixing/routing, echo cancellation, and low-latency audio paths.
- Experience debugging with tools such as JTAG/T32, QNX Momentics/System Analysis Toolkit, oscilloscopes/audio analyzers, logic analyzers, and Qualcomm-specific diagnostic/tracing tools.
- Track record of technical leadership: driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and working across hardware/software boundaries.
- Experience in automotive or another safety/quality-regulated embedded industry (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial) preferred.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with QNX Platform for Digital Cockpits (QNX PDC) or QNX Hypervisor in an automotive HPC context.
- Familiarity with automotive audio standards and use cases: multi-zone audio, active noise cancellation, engine sound enhancement, external mic/speaker arrays, phone/voice assistant integration.
- Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) as applied to software development, including relevant QNX safety-certified configurations.
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR Adaptive, or other automotive middleware frameworks, and how they interface with a QNX-based audio subsystem.
- Experience with CI/CD for embedded targets, automated audio validation/test frameworks.
- Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to accelerate embedded software development - code generation/review, debugging, test-case generation, and documentation.
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
About the Role:
We are seeking an accomplished Staff Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation automotive infotainment platforms. As a Staff Engineer, you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the design, integration, and optimization of embedded audio software for our QNX-based infotainment HPC, running on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. This role focuses on software below the application layer-encompassing the audio DSP stack, QNX audio resource managers and drivers, and SoC-level audio hardware enablement-to deliver robust, low-latency audio platforms that support multi-zone playback, voice/phone integration, navigation and ADAS chimes, and other advanced in-vehicle audio experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead bring-up and integration of audio subsystems on new SoC platforms and hardware revisions, working closely with Qualcomm FAE/support, QNX/BlackBerry support, and internal hardware teams.
- Design and implement low-latency, multi-zone, multi-stream audio routing architectures to support features such as simultaneous navigation prompts, phone calls, media playback, ADAS chimes, and multi-speaker/zone output.
- Debug and resolve complex audio issues across the stack - pops/clicks, latency, synchronization, underruns/overruns, power-state transitions, and audio-video sync.
- Define and enforce automotive-grade quality practices: functional safety considerations, startup/boot time budgets, resource/power constraints, and long-term serviceability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with application-layer teams (Android Automotive / AAOS or other infotainment frameworks), hardware/EE teams, and Qualcomm partner engineering.
- Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, perform design and code reviews, and set technical standards and best practices for the audio domain within base software.
- Partner with your manager on technical roadmap planning, estimation, and hiring/growth of the audio competency within the team.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of field/production issues related to audio.
- Support the architecture and technical roadmap for audio software on our QNX-based infotainment HPC (Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC), spanning audio DSP (ADSP/QDSP6), QNX audio drivers/resource managers, and audio HAL/middleware integration.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of professional embedded software development experience, with a significant focus on audio software on Qualcomm Snapdragon (or similar Qualcomm) SoC platforms.
- Deep, hands-on experience with the Qualcomm audio stack: ADSP/QDSP6, AudioReach (or QACT/ACDB tooling), and integrating it into a QNX environment.
- Hands-on experience with QNX software development: resource managers (io-audio or equivalent), QNX audio driver architecture, IPC (message passing, pulses), and BSP-level bring-up on QNX.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills and comfort working across QNX resource manager/driver, HAL, and DSP firmware/config boundaries.
- Solid understanding of audio signal chains: codecs, amplifiers, DSPs, sample rate conversion, mixing/routing, echo cancellation, and low-latency audio paths.
- Experience debugging with tools such as JTAG/T32, QNX Momentics/System Analysis Toolkit, oscilloscopes/audio analyzers, logic analyzers, and Qualcomm-specific diagnostic/tracing tools.
- Track record of technical leadership: driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and working across hardware/software boundaries.
- Experience in automotive or another safety/quality-regulated embedded industry (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial) preferred.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with QNX Platform for Digital Cockpits (QNX PDC) or QNX Hypervisor in an automotive HPC context.
- Familiarity with automotive audio standards and use cases: multi-zone audio, active noise cancellation, engine sound enhancement, external mic/speaker arrays, phone/voice assistant integration.
- Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) as applied to software development, including relevant QNX safety-certified configurations.
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR Adaptive, or other automotive middleware frameworks, and how they interface with a QNX-based audio subsystem.
- Experience with CI/CD for embedded targets, automated audio validation/test frameworks.
- Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to accelerate embedded software development - code generation/review, debugging, test-case generation, and documentation.
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in embedded systems engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science required
- Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded and low-level systems development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or VxWorks
- Familiarity with automotive or defense communication protocols including CAN, LIN, or MIL-STD-1553
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, TI, or NXP platforms
- Experience with debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a embedded systems engineer in Michigan?
Most embedded systems engineer roles in Michigan require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Michigan does not require a state-specific license for embedded systems engineers, though obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs can strengthen candidacy for senior or safety-critical roles. Building a portfolio of firmware or hardware projects and gaining experience with automotive or defense embedded platforms accelerates hiring in Michigan's market.
How much do embedded systems engineers make in Michigan?
Embedded systems engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $119,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,240 for the lowest 10% to over $176,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire embedded systems engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring embedded systems engineers in Michigan right now include Aptiv, Stellantis, and Techswitch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's automotive and defense industries make it one of the more active embedded engineering markets in the country, with demand concentrated among Tier 1 automotive suppliers, defense contractors, and industrial automation companies.
Which Michigan cities have the most embedded systems engineer jobs?
Auburn Hills, Troy, and Warren have the most embedded systems engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit and its surrounding metro drive the largest share of demand through the region's deep concentration of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, while Ann Arbor benefits from its university research ecosystem and growing tech presence, and Grand Rapids reflects expanding industrial automation and medical device manufacturing activity in West Michigan.
Are there remote embedded systems engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles. About 0% of embedded systems engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on hardware and lab work the discipline often requires. The portions of the role most suited to remote arrangements include firmware development, code review, simulation work, and documentation tasks that do not depend on physical access to hardware.
How can I get hired as a embedded systems engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate or junior embedded engineer roles at Michigan's large automotive suppliers, where companies like Aptiv, Continental, and Bosch run structured new-graduate programs. Internships through the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, or Michigan Technological University give candidates direct connections to Michigan employers. Building a demonstrable portfolio with microcontroller projects, RTOS implementations, or hardware prototypes, and targeting adjacent roles such as test engineer or hardware validation technician, can open the door when direct embedded experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to embedded systems engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Michigan employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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