V&V HiL Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Acapulco; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Motor Company seeks an SW Integration Test Engineer to own the end-to-end validation and verification of assigned automotive features. You will spend significant time on feature automation and test benches (SIL/HIL) to ensure comprehensive test coverage and end-user satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on testing across software-in-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle environments, with strong emphasis on test automation, code quality, and defect analysis.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (CS, EE, or CE) and 3+ years of test asset development.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ and source control (Git).
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and test frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Define end-to-end validation and verification strategies for features.
• Execute automated and manual tests across SIL/HIL/Vehicle environments.
• Develop, maintain, and refactor automated test cases and test code.
• Analyze results, perform root cause analysis, and report defects.
• Lead test suite management and ensure robust test coverage across programs.
• Validate software fixes through targeted re-testing and regression runs.

Conocimientos

Python

C++

Git

CI/CD

Test automation

Pytest

HIL

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CANoe

TestRail

JIRA

Descripción del empleo

The SW Integration Test Engineer isdirectly responsiblefor the technical integrity, code quality, and successful L3 validation and verification of assigned automotive features. The engineer is expected to spenda significant portionof their time on feature automation & test benches (SIL/HIL) to ensure L3 test coverage meets feature requirements and end-user needs.

• Defines and implements the end-to-endvalidation &verification strategy for assigned features,covering both manual and automated testing approachesto be executed across all vehicle programs supported, as well as thetest boundariesdefinition(with the Test Interface engineer), required test environment configurations, anddefinition ofcritical test cases necessary to achieve comprehensive testcoverage.
• 4 days on site in GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)
• Reviews feature requirements and vehicle architecture documentation to design comprehensive L3 test casesto coverall feature requirementsincludingedge cases and system-level integration.
• Executes automated and manual tests across the full spectrum of environments, including SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and Vehicle.
• Develops and implements automated test cases as robust, reliable, and maintainable code.
• Analyzes results, debugs test code, and performs root cause analysis when testsfail toidentifywhether the defectresidesin the software or the test environment.
• Leads the refactoring of test cases & test code and the enhancement of test case design to ensure the test suiteremainsrobust and does not become "brittle" or outdated.
• Manage the feature-specific test suite& test casesattributesforeffectivetestmanagementandcreation oftest runsrequiredto support feature testing across relevant vehicle programs and defined test milestones.
• Validatessoftware fixes through targeted re-testing and regression execution for critical or complex feature sets.
• Actively feeds requirements back to the Core Automation toolsorganization andmaintains a deep understanding of the automation framework's inner workings to troubleshoot setup, configuration, and library compatibility issues.

Minimum Requirements

We are seeking candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience developing and managing all test assets, including test plans, test cases, and both automated and manual test scripts.
• Demonstrable proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Python or C++.
• Strong experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), including branching and merging strategies.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (preferably Pytest, Behave).
• Experience with electrical schematics for vehicle components and systems and the electrical architectures of distributed systems.
• Experience in bench testing of distributed electrical systems (Electrical System Engineering), including functional integration, test execution, measurement and instrumentation, and incident reporting.
• Experience with embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and the use of diagnostic and communication tools to troubleshoot distributed vehicle systems (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer).

Nice To Have

We will give preference to candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and testing platforms (e.g., dSPACE, Vector VT System, NI VeriStand).
• Experience in performance testing of embedded systems, including measuring CPU load, memory usage, boot time, and network bus utilization.
• Familiarity with software security testing principles and techniques (e.g., fuzz testing CAN/Ethernet traffic, SAST/DAST).
• Working knowledge of Electronic Control Modules (ECUs) and Automotive Embedded Systems.
• Proficiency with testing and defect management tools, such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Deep experience with analyzing system logs and performing root cause analysis.
• Effective Communication: Clear and concise spoken and written communication skills, critical for daily interaction with users across the SE&V organization.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to work with cross-functional development and validation teams, demonstrating strong networking, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Problem Solving: A high tolerance for ambiguity and a proven ability to solve complex engineering problems.

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.