Pentangle Tech
Overview
Job Title:
Bare-Metal Bootloader Expert
Location:
Michigan
Duration:
Long term
Client:
Ford motors
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement bare-metal bootloaders for automotive ECUs focused on security speed and reliability.
Develop and maintain secure firmware flashing and update mechanisms including OTA and diagnostic updates.
Work with NXP S32K3, STM32U5 and Realtek microcontrollers for system bring-up and low-level bootloader design.
Integrate and validate Ethernet-based communication stacks including DoIP.
Implement secure boot and cryptographic validation for firmware images.
Collaborate with software integration, system and cybersecurity teams to meet technical and safety requirements.
Perform debugging, performance tuning and optimization on embedded targets.
Prepare detailed technical documentation, design specifications and test plans.
Required Skills & Experience
5-10 years of experience in bootloader development for embedded or automotive platforms.
Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level and bare-metal development.
Strong hands-on experience with NXP S32K3, STM32U5 and Realtek MCUs.
Excellent understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP and DoIP protocols.
Proven experience in secure boot firmware encryption and digital signature validation.
Knowledge of AUTOSAR ISO 14229 (UDS) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity) is a plus.
Familiarity with hardware bring-up, MCU peripherals and boot sequence architectures.
Experience using embedded development tools and IDEs such as S32 Design Studio or STM32CubeIDE.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Over-The-Air (OTA) update frameworks.
Prior experience in automotive ECU software development.
Knowledge of CAN, LIN and other automotive communication protocols.
Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or related field.
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Bare-Metal Bootloader Expert
Location:
Michigan
Duration:
Long term
Client:
Ford motors
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement bare-metal bootloaders for automotive ECUs focused on security speed and reliability.
Develop and maintain secure firmware flashing and update mechanisms including OTA and diagnostic updates.
Work with NXP S32K3, STM32U5 and Realtek microcontrollers for system bring-up and low-level bootloader design.
Integrate and validate Ethernet-based communication stacks including DoIP.
Implement secure boot and cryptographic validation for firmware images.
Collaborate with software integration, system and cybersecurity teams to meet technical and safety requirements.
Perform debugging, performance tuning and optimization on embedded targets.
Prepare detailed technical documentation, design specifications and test plans.
Required Skills & Experience
5-10 years of experience in bootloader development for embedded or automotive platforms.
Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level and bare-metal development.
Strong hands-on experience with NXP S32K3, STM32U5 and Realtek MCUs.
Excellent understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP and DoIP protocols.
Proven experience in secure boot firmware encryption and digital signature validation.
Knowledge of AUTOSAR ISO 14229 (UDS) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity) is a plus.
Familiarity with hardware bring-up, MCU peripherals and boot sequence architectures.
Experience using embedded development tools and IDEs such as S32 Design Studio or STM32CubeIDE.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Over-The-Air (OTA) update frameworks.
Prior experience in automotive ECU software development.
Knowledge of CAN, LIN and other automotive communication protocols.
Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or related field.
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