Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Senior Engineer

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Senior Engineer works with an engineering team to verify and validate embedded software and develop expertise in the electrical and electronic systems used in Caterpillar products and technologies. The role performs system integration testing using Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) methodologies to deliver reliable software for internal and external customers. The position is based onsite in Irving, Texas, five days per week, and requires less than 10% domestic travel. Relocation assistance is listed as unavailable in the role details; a later posting statement says relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. The engineer works with machine system coordinators and electronic system design engineers to define testing priorities and coverage, and with system engineers to translate machine feature requirements into test plans. The role implements and executes tests, performs regression and delta-content testing, documents results, troubleshoots software features on RTOS- and Linux-based systems, develops automated test scripts, and supports test bench capabilities and liquid-cooled devices in an electrical test environment. Work includes compliance with functional safety and ISO 9001 requirements, defect-tracking reports, and selection of future test environments and tools.

Requirements

Degree or advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Excellent working knowledge of dSPACE hardware and software, such as VEOS, ControlDesk, and AutomationDesk, to independently operate a dSPACE XiL environment.
Excellent working knowledge of product-testing approaches, techniques, and tools, including designing, planning, and executing testing for L6 machine-level software integration.
Strong working knowledge of data-analysis techniques and tools for reviewing test data and explaining discrepancies and inconsistencies.
Ability to identify possible causes of bench issues or software defects using sound technical techniques.
Ability to break complex problems into smaller components and use checklists to ensure test scripts and results are error-free.
Collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey and interpret ideas, information, and requirements across diverse teams.
Ability to listen to feedback and apply it to improve communication and support standardization of testing processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling and modifying test benches, including wiring and harnessing.
Solid working experience in the design, development, or testing of embedded systems.
Strong experience with dSPACE test equipment and AutomationDesk.
Strong attention to detail throughout all phases of the testing cycle.
Software development experience using C, C++, or Simulink.
Strong experience with Python scripting.
Strong experience with Opal test equipment.
Strong experience with SiL and GoogleTest.
Regular use of Git configuration management.
Solid systems and requirements experience in the automotive or heavy equipment industry.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with machine system coordinators and electronic system design engineers to define testing priorities and determine test coverage.
Work with system engineers to understand machine feature requirements and develop, implement, and execute test plans.
Perform regression testing and troubleshoot new software features in RTOS- and Linux-based systems.
Perform software regression and delta-content testing, documenting results to meet functional safety and ISO 9001 requirements.
Document test processes and results and prepare and analyze software defect-tracking reports.
Develop product-testing procedures and participate in selecting future test environments and tools, including identifying and implementing new bench capabilities.
Develop automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency in HiL and SiL environments.
Develop and manage lab solutions for liquid-cooled devices in an electrical test environment.
Review test data, identify discrepancies and inconsistencies, and investigate possible causes of bench issues or software defects.
Present and review test results with process partners and peers, and provide constructive feedback and coaching on others’ writing and presentations.