Embedded Network Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Network EngineerJob DescriptionThe next generation of autonomous vehicles will be consuming exponentially more data than vehicles on the road today. The increased demand for higher data bandwidth and an increased focus on functional safety has led the industry to define new automotive ethernet standards. We are looking for candidates who are interested in staying on the cutting edge as we develop new products that drive the future generation of autonomous vehicles.The Embedded Networking Engineer will act as our primary technical expert for developing the latest generation of high-speed embedded communication networks. Responsibilities include evaluating new network architectures, conducting technical risk and opportunity analysis, deriving hardware and software requirements from high-level concepts/specifications, working closely with the electrical engineering team to develop new embedded networking hardware for automotive applications, developing embedded software as required to support new networking architectures and capabilities, programming and configuring embedded PHYs and switches, assessing, implementing, and performing compliance verification testing of automotive networking protocols and standards, performing embedded networking tests at the component level, subsystem level, and system level, analyzing and assessing verification and validation results, and conducting network analyses to include safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, and system security.Hard SkillsEvaluating network architecturesModeling and assessing network behaviorsConducting technical risk and opportunity analysisDeriving hardware and software requirementsDeveloping embedded networking hardwareDeveloping embedded softwareProgramming & configuring embedded PHYs & switchesCompliance verification testingPerforming embedded networking testsAnalyzing verification and validation resultsConducting network analyses (safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, system security)Soft SkillsTechnical expertiseCollaboration with engineering teamsAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailProblem-solvingWork SiteThis is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Clarksburg, Maryland and some days remote.Work EnvironmentAbout 250-300 employees. Heavy Engineering and Test Environment. Preference for onsite work with flexibility for 1-2 days a week from home as long as productivity is maintained.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture ThroughHiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.