Embedded Systems Validation / Quality Engineer | Xcelo Group | Mossville, IL

Xcelo Group; Mossville (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelo Group in Mossville, IL is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Validation / Quality Engineer with 5–7 years to lead hardware/software integration testing for heavy equipment safety features. Hybrid contract, office/lab based, with hands-on HIL bench testing and CMS validation.

You will develop test plans, analyze logs, and report validation evidence using Azure DevOps, with strong CAN/J1939 and Ethernet/TCP-IP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's with 4+ years considered).
• 5–7 years of hands-on embedded systems validation, testing, and quality engineering.
• Strong expertise in test plans, test cases, and verification & validation workflows.
• Proven hardware/software/system integration testing and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of CAN/J1939, Ethernet, and TCP/IP protocols.
• Hands-on with HIL bench testing and lab equipment.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for defect tracking and project management.
• Python scripting for test automation and log analysis.
• Eligible for hybrid Mossville, IL contract (USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, OPT-EAD, STEM-OPT).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and procedures for embedded software and safety features.
• Validate CMS and object detection for heavy equipment machinery.
• Review requirements to design traceable verification and validation workflows.
• Perform bench-level, HIL, and machine-level testing in lab and field.
• Analyze logs, test data, and dynamic behavior to isolate anomalies.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network integration issues (CAN, J1939, Ethernet, TCP/IP).
• Triage defects and perform root-cause analysis using Azure DevOps.
• Validate embedded controllers, sensors, and machine-level integrations.
• Prepare test reports and validation evidence for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software/hardware/systems teams in Mossville, IL.

Skills

CAN/J1939

HIL testing

Azure DevOps

Python scripting

Embedded validation

Test plans

System integration

TCP/IP

Ethernet

QA processes

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's with 4+ years

Tools

Azure DevOps

Lab equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Xcelo Group is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Embedded Systems Validation / Quality Engineer with 5 to 7 years of professional engineering experience to join our client team on a hybrid contract basis (primarily office/lab based) in Mossville, IL, supporting heavy equipment safety features. In this specialized embedded validation and quality assurance role, you will spearhead developing and executing comprehensive test plans, validating Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS), and performing rigorous hardware/software integration testing. You will work closely with software, hardware, systems, and machine application teams to ensure uncompromising system reliability and safety. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in engineering, deep practical mastery of CAN/J1939 protocols, HIL bench testing, and immediate availability for deployment in Mossville.

Detailed Job Description

As an Embedded Systems Validation / Quality Engineer at Xcelo Group in Mossville, IL, you will take full ownership of validating embedded software and system-level safety features for heavy equipment machinery. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test procedures, performing requirements verification and validation, and generating release-quality validation reports and verification evidence. You will conduct rigorous bench-level and machine-level testing, analyze system logs and test data, troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues, and perform defect triage and root-cause analysis using Azure DevOps. Working in a fast-paced R&D and lab environment requiring hands-on embedded hardware/software expertise, you will drive product quality and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans, test cases, and test procedures for embedded software and system safety features.
• Validate Collision Mitigation System (CMS) and object detection technologies for heavy equipment machinery.
• Review system and software requirements to design accurate, traceable verification and validation workflows.
• Perform rigorous bench-level, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and machine-level testing in lab and field environments.
• Analyze system logs, test data, and dynamic system behavior to isolate anomalies and verify performance.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and communication network integration issues (CAN, J1939, Ethernet, TCP/IP).
• Perform defect triage, root-cause analysis (RCA), and track defects through resolution and closure using Azure DevOps.
• Validate embedded controllers, sensors, communication networks, and complex machine-level integrations.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, validation evidence, and release-quality documentation for engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, systems, and machine application engineering teams in Mossville, IL.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience also considered).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of professional hands-on experience in embedded systems validation, testing, and quality engineering.
• Strong expertise in developing test plans, test cases, test procedures, and requirements verification & validation.
• Proven practical experience in hardware/software/system integration testing and troubleshooting.
• Deep working knowledge of automotive/industrial communication protocols: CAN, J1939, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
• Hands-on proficiency with HIL bench testing, lab test equipment, and machine-level validation.
• Experience using bug tracking and project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Basic scripting proficiency in Python for test automation and log analysis.
• Professional availability for hybrid contract employment in Mossville, IL (USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, OPT-EAD, STEM-OPT eligible).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications in software testing (ISTQB) or quality assurance management.
• Prior working experience in heavy equipment, construction machinery, automotive, or aerospace validation laboratories.
• Advanced Python scripting experience for automated test bench execution and telemetry data parsing.
• Familiarity with ISO 25119 or ISO 13849 functional safety standards for agricultural and earthmoving machinery.
• Strong background in agile development methodologies and continuous integration pipelines.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Xcelo Group Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Mahesh (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Up to $35/hr commensurate with experience (Contract / C2C / W2)
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract (Hybrid – Mossville, IL)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for embedded validation roles in heavy equipment, ensure your resume emphasizes hands-on lab testing, CAN/J1939 communication protocols, requirements verification, and HIL test bench experience rather than pure software development.