Test Engineering Systems

HARMAN International • Novi, MI

2d • $78,750 - $115,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Test Engineer develops and improves software test cases, processes, methods, and documentation, and leads system and software validation for connectivity projects or teams on both test benches and in vehicles. The role supports automotive infotainment, consumer electronics, embedded systems, software testing, and test tools. It involves collaborating with project teams, customers, engineering teams, partners, and peer test leads to align milestones and schedules, manage dependencies and risks, resolve roadblocks, identify product requirements or performance issues, and communicate technical details and project status. The position uses an agile development process and maintains status in JIRA.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive projects and testing of infotainment or telematics systems.
• Working knowledge of connectivity technology, tools, and test methods.
• Working knowledge of functional and non-functional software testing, the software test life cycle, and test design methodologies.
• Good working knowledge of the CAN protocol and CAN analyzer tools.
• Expertise in testing embedded systems or Android platforms and applications.
• Expertise with test and debugging tools.
• Good working knowledge of test automation and scripting languages.
• Expertise in software testing across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Expertise in test case development, test execution, test management, and test status reporting.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourcefulness in solving problems and overcoming obstacles.
• Strong professionalism and judgment.
• Willingness to travel if necessary and to work in an office in Novi.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• A clean driving record is required for use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle: no more than four active points for moving violations and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering desired; a master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Software testing training, such as SQE or ISTQB.
• Ability to advocate appropriately for product quality.
• Dedication to learning new technologies and test methods.
• Interest in the latest technology and consumer electronics products.
• Embedded programming experience.
• Real-time programming and real-time operating systems experience.
• Experience with programming languages and platforms such as C/C++, Java, .NET, Android, J2ME, or Windows Mobile.
• Embedded hardware or system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve software test cases, test processes, methods, and documentation.
• Lead system and software validation for connectivity projects or teams on test benches and in vehicles.
• Initiate and foster team-wide learning and adoption of relevant technologies for automotive infotainment, consumer electronics, embedded systems, software testing, and test tools.
• Meet regularly with project teams and partners to define, understand, and meet milestones; identify dependencies and risks; and resolve roadblocks.
• Understand product technical details and communicate them effectively to customers and engineering teams.
• Identify product requirement or performance issues and work with software teams or partners to implement solutions.
• Work within an agile development process and maintain status in JIRA.
• Report project status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate with peer project test leads across HARMAN and other customers to align dependencies and schedules.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Employee discounts on products including JBL, HARMAN Kardon, and AKG.
• Training opportunities through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development.

What This Job Offers

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