Software Developer in Test, Systems

In this position...
As a Software Developer in Test you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products.
You will also be responsible for defining decomposing and realizing feature function interface and testing requirements and associated integration efforts for Fords next-generation electronic systems and controls.

You will lead the end-to-end integration and testing of these systems collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product design vehicle behavior definition prototype bring-up and debugging.

What youll do...

- Design build and maintain comprehensive automotive system-level test benches ensuring their seamless integration of hardware and software components for reliable and scalable test environments with a strong emphasis on Python-driven automation.
- Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans test plans test cases and test scripts to rigorously validate functional non-functional performance safety and regression aspects of automotive software systems and components.

- Overseeing and coordinating the development and validation of Distributed (e.g. Software Electrical & Mechanical) Features on all UEV programs.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including software developers (e.g. UX HMI Connectivity) controls engineers and systems engineers to:
o Develop item definition identify the system goal create technical requirements and test scenarios as per consumer electronics and automotive standards
o Authoring and releasing Core Feature Requirements and Specification documents (JAMA FEDE and JIRA)
o Develop feature specifications Quality documents (Quality History Parameter Diagram Feature Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA) documentation) feature verification plan etc.
o Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement with a keen focus on the end customers user experience.
o Interact with hardware and software teams to come up with specification development for must have products collaborating with device owners program teams core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements.
o Execute test cases and test scripts leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency accuracy and repeatability across various testing phases.
o Decompose functional and non-functional requirements to comprehensive test scenarios that are actionable against V&V test platforms and test infrastructure.
o Create a constant feedback loop between field issues and functional requirements and test cases ensuring that we are left-shifting testing and defect detection.

Youll have...

- Bachelors Masters or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

- 5 years of experience in software testing preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python Rust or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
- Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest Slash Robot Framework or similar.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
- Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (JAMA Polarion DOORs etc.)
- Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
- Experience with software testing tools frameworks and methodologies (e.g. requirements-driven test development unit testing integration testing system testing automated testing).
- Experience designing/integrating/validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication cloud and connectivity multimedia infotainment Android/iOS and low-voltage power distribution.
- A systems approach to design and development with an eagerness for continuous improvement and collaborative cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent teamwork problem-solving communication and project management skills


Even better you may have...
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
- Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA).
- Familiarity with common electronic components and comfort reading circuit design schematics & data sheets
- Ability to work independently on technical tasks effective troubleshooting and problem-solving with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
- A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools
- Experience with vehicle launch


You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $80. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $80.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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