Software Validation Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $83,910 - $192,925 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Software Validation Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Lead Software Validation testing, analysis, and reporting for production and experimental software. Develop comprehensive and robust verification methods (DVMs) supporting both software integration testing and requirement validation. Implement DVMs in an automated HIL environment using Python-based test scripts. Develop automated analysis and reporting methods using Python and MATLAB. Maintain feature-specific requirements traceability matrix. Maintain test scripts in the version control system. Solve embedded system faults, including hardware, software, and test bench related functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with Testing and validating Automotive Embedded controllers against technical specifications and functional requirements.
• 2 years of experience with Testing and debugging Automotive Communication systems, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, ensuring robust inter-module communication.
• 2 years of experience with Validating Battery Management Systems & controls to verify state estimation accuracy and functional safety compliance.
• 2 years of experience with Conducting Hardware-In-Loop testing to evaluate Embedded Controls behavior with real-world inputs to simulate test scenarios to ensure full functionality.
• 2 years of experience with Utilizing Python and Test Automation tools to automate test case execution and process complex data logs.
• 2 years of experience with Analyzing electrical circuits and their operation to troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
• 2 years of experience with Applying Data Analysis and Software debugging skills to identify root causes of failures and verify defect resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Validation testing, analysis, and reporting for production and experimental software.
• Develop comprehensive and robust verification methods (DVMs) supporting both software integration testing and requirement validation.
• Implement DVMs in an automated HIL environment using Python-based test scripts.
• Develop automated analysis and reporting methods using Python and MATLAB.
• Maintain feature-specific requirements traceability matrix.
• Maintain test scripts in the version control system.
• Solve embedded system faults, including hardware, software, and test bench related functionality.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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