Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

1d • 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. Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the automotive or a relevant industry.
• Deep understanding of automotive EE architecture, embedded software, and control systems, including the integration of complex interactions across multiple domains like body and powertrain.
• Proficiency in automotive network protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay) and industry-standard IDLs such as DBC, LDF, and ARXML.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test platforms, specifically utilizing NI Test platforms, dSPACE, or Vector VT.
• Proven ability to develop and execute both manual and automated test suites, with a strong grasp of the software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologies.
• Strong skills in system-level debugging and root-cause analysis, supported by the ability to interpret complex wiring schematics, logical diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Demonstrated capability to define, lead, and drive comprehensive system validation plans from the initial concept phase through to final production.
• A track record of collaborating with large cross-functional teams, ideally supported by proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, MATLAB) and familiarity with ISO 26262 safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, MATLAB)
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 safety standards

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex ECU-level test benches, integrating hardware and software components to create scalable and reliable validation environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans for automotive hardware and systems.
• Design and execute functional, performance, and safety test cases while developing automation scripts and tools to increase testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the debugging of complex system issues, working across teams to identify root causes, confirm fixes, and implement strategies to prevent future regressions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders and continuously improve testing methodologies and tools to enhance overall effectiveness.

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: Senior