Software Integration Quality Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensure the reliability and integrity of the end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) software delivery system. Facilitate the seamless download and update of vehicle software across millions of GM-developed vehicles annually. Utilize the Sub-System test bench environment to ensure that critical and complex features are properly developed and integrated into GM vehicles throughout major vehicle development milestones. Cultivate advanced technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the software integration lifecycle, including requirements analysis, test case development, execution, and defect management. Strong program and time management skills are essential, as the role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams encompassing design, systems engineering, suppliers, and back-office operations. Ensure that software releases meet stringent quality standards and are delivered on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study
Three (3) years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Engineer, or related role.
Three (3) years of experience with Operation of complex combinational and sequential systems
Three (3) years of experience with Software QA, triage, and log analysis
Three (3) years of experience with Vehicle electrical systems and data busses
Three (3) years of experience with Test scripting
Three (3) years of experience with Automotive tools including Vehicle Spy and Vector Canoe
Three (3) years of experience with Vehicle Development Process
Three (3) years of experience with Automotive electrical systems
Three (3) years of experience with Diagnostics and serial data testing
Three (3) years of experience with Hardware and software requirements documentation
Three (3) years of experience with Fundamentals of UDS diagnostics and CAN fundamentals
Three (3) years of experience with UNIX-like shell fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Comprehend and analyze requirements to develop and refine comprehensive test procedures that encompass OTA requirements and functionalities.
Execute test procedures with precision, document defects, perform triage, and systematically troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal software performance.
Author Automation test scripts.
Develop and document automated test cases using Python Robot Framework; innovate and contribute to incremental improvements.
Conduct integration testing at the desktop bench level, capturing and analyzing data to identify issues, determine root cause, report them to the appropriate development team, test fixes, and verify closure.
Develop a high-level test matrix based on the vehicle portfolio and associated interfacing subsystems to ensure comprehensive testing of all vehicle/component combinations.
Rack and plan future OTA integration activities based on current and anticipated software availability, while monitoring hardware and software changes relevant to OTA.
Provide and report status of testing and validation activities.
Timely document all anomalies using existing tools (ESIM/PRTS) and follow issue resolution from origination through verification and closure.
Develop new test techniques to improve test quality and efficiency.
Anticipate and communicate validation roadblocks and challenges.