Software/Data Rotational Program

Slate Auto

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About The Position

The Slate Rotational Program – Engineering (SRP-E) is designed to attract, hire, and cultivate the next generation of automotive innovators for Slate Automotive, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer. This program combines rigorous engineering job experiences, mentorship, and skill development to prepare early-career engineers for impactful careers in the rapidly evolving world of electric mobility. Participants are hired into an engineering role and perform professional engineering duties throughout the rotational program. The engineer will rotate every 3–6 months across key electrical and software-focused domains, including vehicle communications, diagnostics, embedded systems, and electrical architecture. These rotations are designed to challenge both technical depth and systems-level thinking over an 18–24-month period. A Sr. Engineering Leader will be assigned as a mentor to support the engineer throughout the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer science from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent education demonstrating advanced engineering knowledge.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior engineering internship or co-op experience within automotive or related technical environments preferred.
• Undeniable passion in automotive engineering and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Demonstrated initiative in advancing technical and leadership capabilities within engineering environments.
• Proven communication skills and experience contributing to technical projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, design evaluation, and technical problem-solving with a focus on electrical systems, embedded software, and vehicle communication networks (CAN/LIN/Ethernet).
• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate technical challenges related to ECU communication, diagnostics implementation (UDS), and software feature execution, recommending robust and scalable solutions.
• Lead and support hands-on engineering assignments involving vehicle diagnostics, CAN communication analysis, software validation, and system integration testing (e.g., CANoe/CANalyzer usage, DTC validation, signal integrity, ECU interaction).
• Develop and execute validation strategies for vehicle software features, ensuring correct behavior across ECUs and compliance with system requirements.
• Support development and integration of vehicle electrical architecture, including network topology, gateway communication, and diagnostic access strategies.
• Responsible for completing engineering assignments that meet time, budget, and performance expectations.
• Complete and present technical reports at the end of each rotation to senior Slate leadership, highlighting engineering outcomes, validation results, and opportunities for system or process improvement.
• Utilize advanced engineering tools, lab equipment, and vehicle prototypes to support software validation, diagnostics verification, and communication analysis.
• Engage in structured rotational assignments across systems engineering, software integration, manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management to build a comprehensive understanding of vehicle development.
• Participate in a capstone innovation project focused on advancing vehicle software, diagnostics, or electrical architecture, culminating in a technical presentation to senior leadership.
• Be an integral part of an energetic engineering team challenging the status quo of vehicle software and electrical system design.
• Upon graduating from the program, the engineer will transition into a full-time role within electrical, software, or systems engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level