Firmware Validation Engineer
Validate firmware functionality at component, subsystem, and system levels for vehicle platforms. Develop test plans across HiL, Dyno, and vehicle testing layers while collaborating with firmware and systems engineers.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Define and develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements, trace test cases to requirements, set pass/fail criteria, and refine requirements based on test outcomes
- Develop and implement test plans on multiple test layers (HiL, Dyno, Vehicle)
- Define tooling needs to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently
- Collaborate with system, firmware, and hardware engineers to ensure implementations meet requirements and desired functionality
- Investigate firmware issues through data analysis and issue reproduction
Requirements
- BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in developing or testing embedded software
- Test automation with Python or other scripting languages
- Experience writing code with source control (Git)
- Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
- Experience parsing and analyzing log data/source code and identifying root cause
- Positive attitude, team player, and ability to quickly adapt to changes
Nice-to-Haves
- Working knowledge of components/systems such as drive unit, power steering, actuators, braking systems, powertrain and their interactions
- Experience with Python testing frameworks (Robot, pytest, etc.)
- Experience with continuous integration/deployment systems
- Experience using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, Polarion/JAMA/Doors, XRAY
- Experience in systems validation or integration
- Ability to develop test plans based on FMEA/vehicle safety concepts analysis
Skills
Python, Git, Embedded Software Testing, Test Automation, Hil Testing, Jira, Pytest, Robot Framework, CI/CD, Testrail
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