Body Electronics Validation Engineer

Re:Car•Troy, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Slate (Re:Car, Inc.) is hiring an Engineer, Body Electronics Validation to execute component and subsystem software testing for vehicle body features, including their electrical and software architectures. The role develops test cases and analyzes results to confirm program requirements are met, and validates body-system software and low-voltage components across Slate’s test properties. It works closely with Software, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams to integrate control units and validate systems. The position is based in Troy, Michigan, with telecommuting permitted two days per week.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Automotive Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study; an equivalent foreign degree is accepted.
Two years of experience in the position, as a Body Controls Validation Engineer, Electrical/Electronic System Validation Engineer, Product Development Validation Engineer, Telematics/Connected Car Product Development Validation Engineer, or a related occupation.
At least one year of experience using each of the following: JIRA, root cause analysis, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, IBM Rational DOORS, Python, C, AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks.
A suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Execute component and subsystem software testing for vehicle body features and their electrical and software architectures.
Generate test cases and analyze results to ensure program requirements are met.
Develop software-validation test cases for body systems and low-voltage components.
Work with Software, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams to validate body-system software and integrate multiple control units on test properties.
Collaborate with Software and Electrical teams to develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test-property validation plans.
Write detailed test specifications and scripts based on system and component requirements.
Generate testing plans to achieve targets at various milestones.
Analyze and visualize large data sets from various sources to understand use cases and validation criteria.
Post-process and analyze experimental data to validate and inform models.
Communicate analysis results and tradeoffs.
Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and escalate risks to keep software development on track.
Identify automation opportunities and develop and implement processes to improve efficiency.
Participate in Agile software development processes.