Job Title: Embedded Network Engineer Job Description The Embedded Network Engineer will act as our primary technical expert for developing the latest generation of high-speed embedded communication networks. You will work with cutting-edge chips (Broadcom, Marvell) and take ownership of testing and evaluating them for our system. Responsibilities + Evaluate new network architectures, including modeling and assessing network behaviors. + Conduct technical risk and opportunity analysis. + Derive hardware and software requirements from high-level concepts/specifications. + Collaborate closely with the electrical engineering team to develop new embedded networking hardware for automotive applications. + Develop embedded software to support new networking architectures and capabilities. + Program and configure embedded PHYs and switches. + Assess, implement, and perform compliance verification testing of automotive networking protocols and standards. + Perform embedded networking tests at the component, subsystem, and system levels. + Analyze and assess verification and validation results. + Conduct network analyses to include safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, and system security. Essential Skills + Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. + 7+ years of networking-related embedded firmware experience. + Experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting PHYs and embedded switches. + Experience with RTOS and/or Linux Operating Systems. + In-depth knowledge of networking layers 0-4 and common networking protocols such as TCP/UDP, static/dynamic routing, VLANs, etc. + Excellent software and hardware troubleshooting skills at the system, network, and individual component levels. + Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Clauses 22 & 45 (MDIO) Management Data Input/Output. + Proficiency with troubleshooting tools (network analyzers, scopes, etc.). + Comfortable reading hardware schematics and integrated circuit datasheets. Work Environment Approximately 250-300 employees. Heavy engineering and test environment. Preference for onsite work with flexibility for 1-2 days a week from home, contingent on productivity. About Actalent Actalent 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 & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The 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.