Staff Infrastructure System Quality Assurance Engineer

GM • Milford, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: We are looking for a talented , motivated , and capable engineer t hat wil l lead in the develop ment of a strategy to effectively execute automated testing for all systems with this Mechatronic Infrastructure landscape and lead a group of System Quality Assurance engineers throughout the journey . Activities include engaging in meanin gful discussions with owners and downstream stakeholders from cross-functional areas, communica t ing in multiple forums with leadership at various levels within the department and outside the department, and m ake strategic decisions that will deliver quality, reliability, and repeatability for our automation process to support the KPIs established for our products .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical /Embedded Systems/Electronics Engineering or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience .
• Strong experience in developing and executing test scripts using Python , C, Java, C++ .
• Strong knowledge of Unit test frameworks like JUnit, Unit etc.
• Strong knowledge of CICD process pipeline like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Mechatronic Infrastructure Systems such as Ethernet/CAN/LIN, Diagnostics, Programming, HWIO, Power Management, and Cybersecurity
• Knowledge and Experience executing tests on HIL, SOLE, and other automation testing platforms
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify non-compliance to standards and resolve the issue .
• Able to work independently with high degree of initiative .
• Ability to communicate at different levels of the organization effectively.
• Ability to identify non-compliance to standards and resolve the issue .
• People Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with high degree of initiative .
• Ability to communicate at different levels of the organization effectively

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Understanding of software version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Prior software development and release experience.
• Knowledge of system engineering and its application in SW validation testing.
• Experience and exposure to root cause investigation strategies such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, RedX , DFSS.

Responsibilities

• Set/Lead/Enforce the Department S trategy: Lead in h ow test scripts & Helper/Wrappers functions are designed to verify key functional behaviors. Establish h ow requirements that are provided to the Environment teams (SOLE, HIL, Mango, external to EPSI) allow scripts to be executed successfully. Coordinate h ow different test methodolog ies and te s t Framework s are used by all scripts. Lead in creating the plan to migrate all scripts towards a common test framework ( e.g. A5TP or AutoBot or Mango modular test framework or MCGT , etc. ) Suppport h ow Mech Infra w ill migrate all ITCG scripts towards BTS test cases. Establish Key Test Behaviors and drive efficiency in the work product.
• Identify key behaviors and common test steps that can be centralized and executed with helper/wrap p er functions. Develop a plan to create helper functions, validate helper functions, and integrate changes across all scripts. Create helper/wrapper functions and validate them . Share with department.
• Te s t Execution: Be able to run a bench, flash a controller , dissect results, analyze PCAPS, run a test/PTR, run the pipeline… . Identify struc t ural challenges with scripts, helpers, benches, etc … and co-develop solutions to el i minate them
• Innovation : Develop, Lead, Enforce the use of solutions to increase operational efficiency e.g. analyz i ng script results ( e.g. AI triaging). Monitor QA testing needs/Objectives from various upstream and downstream stakeholders. Develop a plan to achi e ve goals. Communicate them to the team. ' Co-establish Sprint/PI Objectives that the department can follow throughout the year Manage department-wide report-outs such as script readiness timing, test execution results, simulation environment/tool readiness, VESCOM releas es notes, and regular reporting or escalation
• Collaboration: Be the central contact for all upfront and downstream customers. Interface with other GM Business Sectors to align on test automation capabilities, industry trends, tools, training, etc …
• Leadership: Develop training materials that are relevant for upcoming challenges. Create a process for knowledge sharing and providing direction to SQAs on a regular basis so that everyone is operating effic i ently. Support triaging efforts by coaching teams while using "Thinking strategies" such as RedX or DFSS. Champion Ideation/Innovation workshops within the team and drive continuous improvement. Travel as required to support fulfillment of objectives .

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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What This Job Offers

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