Embedded Systems Test Engineer (Camera/Radar/Sensors)

Harvey Nash; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash in Chillicothe, IL is seeking a Test Engineer to support Collision Mitigation System validation on Client machines. You will plan, execute, and document validation activities for embedded safety features, contribute to requirements review and test plan development, and prepare release-ready documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5–7 years of experience, with hands-on bench or machine validation, familiarity with CAN/J1939, Ethernet/TCP-IP, and Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5–7 years experience required; Masters +4 years considered.

Responsibilities

• Review system requirements and develop or update test cases.
• Execute bench or machine validation activities and document results.
• Analyze logs and test data; support issue triage through closure.

Skills

Test validation

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Masters degree preferred +4 years

Tools

Azure DevOps

CAN/J1939

Python scripting

HIL/bench testing

Job description

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

This Test Engineer will support the Collision Mitigation System / Detect Application work group by helping plan, execute, and document validation activities for embedded safety features used on Client machines. The role will contribute to requirements review, test plan development, issue triage, data/log analysis, validation evidence, and quality documentation needed to support software and system release readiness.

• Work will be closely tied to CMS / Detect safety technology projects involving sensors, embedded controls, machine integration, and verification of feature behavior against requirements.

Why this Role?

This role offers hands-on experience with validation of collision mitigation and machine safety systems, including test planning, bench or machine-level execution, troubleshooting, data review, documentation, and collaboration with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys practical problem solving and wants exposure to technology used across Client machine platforms.

Typical task breakdown:

• Review system/software requirements, develop or update test cases, execute bench or machine validation activities, analyze logs and test data, document results, and support issue triage through closure.

Team Structure

• Part of a global CMS / Detect engineering team supporting embedded software, system integration, validation, and product quality activities across Client machine programs.

Work environment:

• Primarily office/lab-based, on-site environment with work involving engineering collaboration, data review, test documentation, and occasional support for bench or machine-level validation depending on project needs.

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering required (electrical, electronics, computer, mechanical)
• Degree requirement: 5-7 years experience required, open to Masters +4 years of experience

Top 3 Skills

(Required)

• Software/system validation experience, including creating test plans, executing test cases, analyzing results, and documenting evidence against requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for hardware/software/system integration issues.
• Clear technical documentation and communication skills for test status, defects, risks, and validation results.

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• Documentation experience, including test procedures, test reports, issue notes, validation evidence, and release-support artifacts.
• Experience with CAN/J1939, Ethernet/TCP-IP, embedded controllers, sensors such as radar/camera/GPS/IMU, HIL/bench testing, Azure DevOps or similar workflow tools, and basic scripting such as Python is preferred.

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Ability to work effectively with a large, cross-functional, and global engineering team.
• Detail oriented, organized, proactive in communicating blockers, and comfortable following structured engineering and quality processes.