Automotive Embedded Test Engineer Hybrid Python Automation

Groupe Kardol; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Software Developer in Test to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for embedded software products. You will lead end-to-end integration and testing of electronic systems across cross-functional teams, supporting product design and prototype bring-up.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, verification plans, and test scripts to validate functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automotive system-level test benches, emphasizing Python-driven automation.
• Develop verification and validation plans, test scripts, and test cases for functional, non-functional, performance, safety, and regression testing.
• Overseeing and coordinating the development and validation of Distributed Features on all UEV programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, controls, systems) to develop requirements and test scenarios.
• Execute test cases and scripts to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across phases.
• Create continuous feedback between field issues and requirements to enhance testing and defect detection.

Skills

Python

Pytest

Robot Framework

Rust

Embedded testing

Test automation

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JAMA

Polarion

DOORs

JIRA

Job description

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Software Developer in Test to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for embedded software products. You will lead end-to-end integration and testing of electronic systems across cross-functional teams, supporting product design and prototype bring-up.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, verification plans, and test scripts to validate functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects.