Software Validation Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

The Electrified Systems Engineering (ESE) organization is responsible for delivering the best fuel economy and refined Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric vehicles in every segment in which we compete. Consistently delivering the best custom vehicle value and profitably while delivering these objectives with performance and smoothness of operation that exceeds our customer's expectations. Take advantage of this opportunity to work in one of Ford's most dynamic and growing organizations and further Ford’s “Power of Choice” initiative. 

In this position... 

The Ford Electrified Powertrain Engineering team is looking for a Software Validation Engineer to have the responsibility for validating high voltage battery-management system features/functions, including vehicle interfacing controls. You will join a team, with the opportunity to develop robust verification methods, write automated test scripts (Python), support test execution, and demonstrate results through data analysis and reporting. 

You will test Ford’s latest hybrid engine and transmission control strategies in Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) environment. This is an exciting and challenging environment as Ford Motor Company keeps growing the amount of development and validation using analytical methods. 

 

What you'll do...

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

 

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any related field of study 

2+ years experience in testing and debugging automotive embedded systems software 

2+ years experience scripting automated tests or automated data analysis 

2+ years of a proven understanding of software integration testing and validation strategies, including black-box and white-box approaches

2+ years of expertise in automation using Python

Even better, you may have...

Mechanical Engineers with coursework or projects with embedded control system development and validation, preferably in the automotive (CAN/LIN) domain 

2+ years experience with HIL hardware and software 

Technical writing and data presentation skills helpful 

Knowledge or interest in sophisticated testing methods is desirable 

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multi-functional global teams 

Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills 

Excellent written/reading and verbal/listening communication skills to work well with a distributed team with varied strengths

 

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 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 Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

 

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This position is a salary grade 7. 

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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