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Aftermarket Automotive Protocol, Binary Systems Architect

Systems EngineerSystems EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

51 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Binary Reverse Engineering: Analyze ECU/TCU/PCM firmware binaries, performing manual hex deconstruction and implementing custom checksum (CRC) calculations. • Protocol Mastery: Troubleshoot and implement communication stacks for UDS (ISO 14229), J1939, and OEM-specific protocols across diverse vehicle platforms. • Traffic Analysis: Analyze CAN logs and use sniffer tools such as Vehicle Spy, PCAN, or CANalyzer to diagnose complex communication and timing issues. • Firmware Collaboration: Review C code and collaborate with embedded developers to assist with firmware-related problem-solving and secure bootloaders.

Job Requirements

Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in automotive software engineering, with a heavy focus on the aftermarket or performance tuning sectors.
OEM Expertise: Essential hands-on experience with proprietary diagnostic protocols and systems for Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Polaris.
Protocol & Hardware Knowledge: Strong understanding of CAN bus communication, UDS, J1939, and OBD-II diagnostic standards. Proficiency with hardware interfaces like PCAN, Kvaser, or Intrepid Control Systems (Vehicle Spy).
Binary Skills: Deep knowledge of ECU firmware formats (Intel Hex, Motorola S-Record), the ability to manually identify and calculate checksums/CRCs, and experience using disassembler programs such as OlyDBG or Ida Pro.
Location & Availability: Must be based in the United States to ensure time-zone alignment for real-time collaboration and engineering ticket support.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent deep-level professional experience in automotive reverse engineering.