
Senior Embedded Project Engineer Kforce Inc.
- $95,000–$130,000
Direct hire position with our client:
Senior Embedded Engineer (Diagnostics & Vehicle Communications)
Technical engineer to lead development of diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in the heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics domain. This role is best suited for someone with strong hands-on experience in embedded software, vehicle communications, and system integration who can also provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. You will help define architecture, solve complex integration challenges, and deliver secure, high-quality products that support evolving customer and industry requirements.
• Lead development of driver, firmware, and application software for vehicle communication devices supporting heavy-duty diagnostic protocols such as CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, and ISO 22900.
• Define requirements, system architecture, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms.
• Develop and enhance API drivers aligned to industry standards such as RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing diagnostic solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during development, testing, and customer deployments by driving issue resolution and integration readiness.
• Contribute to certification and compliance documentation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy-duty software development.
Object-oriented software development, preferably in C++
Multithreaded software design and development
Development of API drivers and communication layers on PC platforms using C, C++, or .NET
Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, and DoIP
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, secure communications such as TLS, VPN, and IPsec, and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark
Experience with low-level PC drivers such as USB or NDIS and integration of third-party SDKs
• Strong experience with modern software development environments, preferably Visual Studio 2022
• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
Sorry no visa Sponsorship available for this position.
Contact: Rashmi Upadhyaya
rashmiu@sunsoft.us
| Location | Detroit, MI |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Energy and Utilities |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://www.sunsoft.us |




