Software & System Test Engineer

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software & System Test Engineer supports the development, integration, and validation of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and software. The role executes assigned engineering activities, supports troubleshooting and issue resolution, and helps ensure system integrity while developing technical expertise. Working with Technical Experts and cross-functional teams, the engineer identifies potential system impacts, proactively communicates issues, and gradually assumes greater ownership of assigned functions and components. The position involves planning ECU development activities with guidance from technical leadership; designing engineering specifications for Body/Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software; and supporting the creation and review of design concepts, requirements, and functional specifications. The engineer also troubleshoots vehicle systems, performs root cause analysis, tests and verifies ECU hardware and software specifications, and produces test reports. Work takes place on vehicles and in labs, including on benches, in thermal chambers, and on HILS systems. The role includes on-site and remote office work, with vehicle-level testing at Honda or supplier/contracted facilities.

Requirements

BSEE or BSME degree, or equivalent experience.
0 to 2 years of closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to cultivate and manage relationships with people at varying organizational levels, including suppliers.
Ability to acclimate to new environments, navigate uncertainty, and meet new people.
Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
Solid quantitative and analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Computer skills, including tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, and CANalyzer.
Ability to multitask and work independently.
Acute attention to detail.
Strong collaboration skills.
Commitment to work the hours necessary to fulfill responsibilities, including overtime and periodically working early or late hours.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to kneel, bend, sit, stand, and maneuver inside vehicles.
Willingness to travel sometimes (5%); international travel may be requested.

Responsibilities

Break down project concepts into required development activities and help determine the overall ECU development plan with guidance and support from technical leadership.
Correlate technical project details with key stakeholders, negotiate deliverable schedules, and regularly inform technical leadership of project status.
Design engineering specifications for Body/Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software using tools such as Vector CAN and MATLAB Simulink.
Support senior team members in developing design concepts, converting concepts into requirements and functional specifications, and conducting design reviews with technical leadership.
Troubleshoot vehicle systems, perform root cause analysis, and determine steps for resolving functional issues on prototype or mass-production vehicles.
Test and verify ECU hardware and software specifications, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and verification of technical change points.
Ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality, and reliability; create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership.
Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and other key metrics.
Manage multiple concurrent development activities and proactively identify potential issues before they become critical.
Work hands-on with vehicles and tools, including testing systems in a lab, on a bench, on a vehicle, in thermal chambers, and on a HILS system.