Perform Software Validation testing, analysis, and reporting for production software on either HIL or in vehicle
Report issues using automated reporting systems such as JIRA
Store and retain documents and test records according to established Ford guidelines
Implement new or updated design verification methods (DVMs) into the validation process
Develop automated validation methods using Python and MATLAB
Maintain test scripts in the version control system

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years’ experience in automotive embedded systems software
Solid understanding of CAN networks and OBD systems and demonstrated ability to utilize CAN and diagnostics tools (CANalyzer, PTDiag, etc.)
Understanding of calibration methodologies and demonstrated ability to utilize calibration tools (ATI Vision and ETAS INCA)
Understanding of Module Hardware/Software Architectures (PCM, HCM, TCM, BCM, Satellite processors – ABS, SJB…)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field (even better)
Valid Ford Tier II certification or ability to attain it (even better)
Must be capable of performing normal driving procedures on public roads in various conditions and in all Ford produced vehicles (even better)
Solid understanding of vehicle structure, subsystems, and components (GAS, HEV and BEV) (even better)
Familiar with module emulators and interfaces (M5, M6, A7, A8, etk, xetk) (even better)
Understanding of testing methodologies and ability to utilize test equipment (multi meter, scope, logic analyzer, etc.) (even better)
Debug of complex vehicle systems (both software and hardware) (even better)
Good understanding of bench testing environments and capabilities (even better)
Understanding of the software build and release process (even better)
Experience with Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, JIRA, CFX, ECUTest (even better)
Technical writing and data presentation skills helpful (even better).

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Validation testingPythonMATLABCAN networksOBD systemscalibration methodologiesModule Hardware/Software Architecturesdebuggingtesting methodologiesautomated validation methods

Soft Skills

technical writingdata presentation

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Computer ScienceFord Tier II certification