Applied Intuition is looking to solve the challenge of developing safe, reliable autonomous systems by hiring a Systems Engineer specializing in Over the Air (OTA) software updates to enhance their Vehicle OS platform.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience implementing OTA solutions for automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering with focus on software update mechanisms, preferably in automotive or safety-critical domains
- Strong understanding of secure software deployment, including PKI, code signing, secure boot, and cryptographic verification methods
- Experience with embedded Linux, QNX, or similar POSIX-based operating systems and their update mechanisms
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic OR Adaptive) architectures and how to implement OTA capabilities within these frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work on complex, multi-domain system integration challenges
- Knowledge of cloud-based update management platforms and edge computing architectures
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end OTA update architectures that support atomic updates, rollback mechanisms, and differential patching for vehicle ECUs and domain controllers
- Develop update orchestration systems that coordinate multi-ECU updates while maintaining vehicle operational safety and minimizing downtime
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure update channels, including cryptographic verification, secure boot chains, and tamper detection mechanisms
- Work closely with middleware architects to integrate OTA capabilities with existing POSIX-based embedded systems and AUTOSAR platforms
- Define update packaging, versioning, and dependency management strategies to support complex software stacks across ADAS and Infotainment domains
- Partner with functional safety teams to ensure OTA processes comply with ISO 26262 requirements and maintain ASIL ratings during updates
- Develop testing frameworks and validation procedures for OTA updates, including hardware-in-the-loop testing and fleet-scale deployment validation
Other
- We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Background in fleet management, telemetry, and remote diagnostics systems
- Experience with system-level debugging, boot sequence analysis, and recovery mechanism implementation
- Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.
