Senior Software and Systems Test Engineer I

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on the development of software and systems integration for systems within the Advanced Safety Controls Division. As a member of the Advanced Safety Controls Division, your role would support the integration of driving assistance and vehicle dynamics control technologies into our vehicles. Our responsibility is to integrate systems into Light Duty Truck (LDT) development vehicles. This integration requires direct coordination with Tier 1 suppliers such as Bosch, Showa, Aumovio, Denso, etc. You will take ownership and a leadership role when it comes to developing a function or feature on the vehicle.

Requirements

Must have at least a 4-year Bachelor of Science or equivalent academic degree / diploma in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / Automotive Engineering / Computer Science / Software Engineering or, a similar STEM field of study.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrable relevant work experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Basic understanding of electrical components, EMC and ultrasonic.
Basic understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures or similar micro controller communication structures.
Familiarity with control specification development
Hands on mechanical ability / understanding of vehicle systems and cross functional interactions.
Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot control system issues, propose and implement potential solutions.
Must have strong PC Skills (e.g. - Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project and other technical software)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with data acquisition systems such as Vector CAN tools
Familiarity with ISO 26262 standard for functional safety

Responsibilities

Manage a vehicle development project for system control specifications, actively maintain schedule and task list including internal, Japan R&D, and supplier (Global and Regional) schedules.
Review current electronic controls systems specifications and develop the functional requirements related to Controller Area Network interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development.
Write and maintain the software tools to match with the latest requirements.
Validate systems control software function by completing standard requirement testing on bench and in vehicle by proving grounds.
Validate electrical hardware by EMC and ultrasonic testing, work with supplier to countermeasure any issues found.
Perform supplier software analysis against the Honda requirements.
Analyze information, draft engineering specifications and evaluate their effectiveness for the assigned ASC function / feature set to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and approved by technical expert.
Validate functional safety standards (i.e. ISO 26262) are achieved and approved by technical expert.
Negotiate requirements with the autonomous/semi-autonomous control systems teams and coordinate with design functions to ensure correct control specifications are applied to the drawings.
Coordinate with factory associates during build phases to ensure controls are achieving required specifications and lead system software/control issue resolution across Sales, Engineering, and Design.