HIL Software Validation Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $85,400 - $192,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
The Ford Core Vehicle Controls Software team is looking for a Validation Engineer to have the responsibility for validating propulsive controls. You will join a team, with the opportunity to develop robust verification methods, write automated test scripts (Python), support test execution, and demonstrate results through data analysis and reporting.
You will test Ford’s latest powertrain control strategies in-vehicle and/or in a Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) environment. This is an exciting and challenging environment as Ford Motor Company keeps growing the amount of development and validation using analytical methods.
What you'll do...
What you will be able to do

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Valid Ford Tier II certification or ability to attain it
• Must be capable of performing normal driving procedures on public roads in various conditions and in all Ford produced vehicles
• Solid understanding of vehicle structure, subsystems, and components (GAS, HEV and BEV)
• Familiar with module emulators and interfaces (M5, M6, A7, A8, etk, xetk)
• Understanding of testing methodologies and ability to utilize test equipment (multi meter, scope, logic analyzer, etc.)
• Debug of complex vehicle systems (both software and hardware)
• Good understanding of bench testing environments and capabilities
• Understanding of the software build and release process
• Experience with Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, JIRA, CFX, ECUTest
• Technical writing and data presentation skills helpful

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees