Software Developer in Test – Battery Software Verification & Validation

Ford•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments. Review requirements for completeness and testability. Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design. Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability. Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in validating EV battery management software
Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in battery software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++ or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework, or similar.
Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internally IDLs and frameworks
Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262.
Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques.
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics.
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Responsibilities

Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments.
Review requirements for completeness and testability.
Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design.
Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.

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