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Software Validation Engineer

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Dearborn, MI
84K-193K Annually
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Hybrid
Dearborn, MI
84K-193K Annually
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Lead software validation testing, analysis, and reporting for automotive production and experimental software. Develop and automate verification methods in hardware-in-the-loop environments using Python, MATLAB, and test automation tools. Validate embedded controllers, automotive communication systems, battery management systems, and functional safety requirements. Maintain requirements traceability and version-controlled test scripts while troubleshooting hardware, software, and test bench faults and identifying root causes of failures.
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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!

Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do: 

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. 

Qualifications

You'll have... 

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 each of the following skills is required:  1. Testing and validating Automotive Embedded controllers against technical specifications and functional requirements. 2. Testing and debugging Automotive Communication systems, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, ensuring robust inter-module communication.  3. Validating Battery Management Systems & controls to verify state estimation accuracy and functional safety compliance.  4. Conducting Hardware-In-Loop testing to evaluate Embedded Controls behavior with real-world inputs to simulate test scenarios to ensure full functionality. 5. Utilizing Python and Test Automation tools to automate test case execution and process complex data logs. 6. Analyzing electrical circuits and their operation to troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues. 7. Applying Data Analysis and Software debugging skills to identify root causes of failures and verify defect resolutions.

We are offering a salary of $83,909.76 - $192,925.08/yr. 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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