Feature Assurance Engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for career advancement

Involvement in cutting-edge technology

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Feature Assurance Engineer to deliver and manage feature validation processes in Allen Park, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of automotive industry experience, strong qualifications in engineering, and a comprehensive understanding of various vehicle systems. This contract role involves coordinating testing efforts, leading issue resolutions, and ensuring all requirements are met effectively during the development cycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with vehicle systems/subsystems like battery management, infotainment, etc.
• Ability to maintain detailed Jira tickets throughout the feature lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Feature Assurance Engineering deliverables and execute validation plans.
• Develop feature validation plans and provide tester teams with required information.
• Review test results, document issues, and lead resolution plans in alignment with guidelines.

Skills

Automotive Industry Experience

Battery Management & Charging

Climate Control

Infotainment or Instrument Clusters

Powertrain or Driveline

Connectivity

Digital Keys

Enclosure

Seat/restraints

Education

BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline

Job description

Feature Assurance Engineer

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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Max Pay Rate

$30/hr.w2

Required Experience

3+ Years

Job Description

• Follow and deliver Feature Assurance Engineering (FAE) deliverables.
• Level of Changes alignment and Signoff with Feature System Engineer (FSE) counterpart.
• Develop feature validation plan including functional, performance, Functional Safety V&V, Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Determine Software and Hardware pedigree required to complete validation.
• Provide tester teams with test cases, software and hardware pedigrees and any additional information needed to complete validation.
• Coordinate Feature Validation Plan execution and support.
• Lead triaging and issue resolution during the entire feature development cycle.
• Assess test results to ensure compliance with test/requirements passing criteria.
• Identify, assess (P-rating and Criticality Prioritization Number), document (e.g., JIRA defect ticket) and develop/lead resolution plan for test results defects in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
• Lead the feature validation report creation, ensuring that it meets the highest standard of signoff criteria.
• Review test results and report with corresponding FAE supervisor to complete signoffs.
• Review and complete feature VSCS (Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification) signoffs as applicable by milestone.
• Develop and lead DRP (Deliverable Recovery Plan) approval as needed (e.g., P0/P1 defects at FEC milestone) for non-conformance signoffs.
• Lead Voice of the Customer / AIM feature issues resolution in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
• Create, access and maintain JIRA tickets throughout the entire feature lifecycle (development and production) assigned to Feature Assurance Engineering.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the robustness of feature signoff validation testing and process.
• Assist FSEs to develop, maintain, and improve test cases.
• Lead the triaging and resolution of feature quality issues in the field.
• Develop negative test cases and Feature Assurance Test Procedures including stress testing to address multi-interface conflicts, edge case, and unexpected I/O conditions.
• Maintain a real-time, comprehensive open issue list within Jira, ensuring accurate categorization, detailed descriptions, and clear assignment. Regularly review, track, and provide detailed progress reports on all open issues to relevant stakeholders (e.g., weekly status meetings, bi-weekly program reviews). All test results and supporting engineering artifacts (e.g., CAN logs, Bus Queries, diagnostic traces, video recordings) must be consistently uploaded and linked within Jira for full traceability and analysis.
• Proactively communicate task progress and status to designated leaders through specified channels (e.g., JIRA), creating and maintaining Jira Dashboards as applicable, and clearly, concisely, and effectively communicating complex technical systems, identified issues, and proposed resolutions to diverse audiences, including engineering teams, program management, and leadership. This includes preparing and delivering technical presentations, written reports, and contributing to decision‑making processes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline
• Automotive Industry Experience 3+ years
• Experience with one of the following vehicle systems / sub systems:
  • Battery Management & Charging
  • Climate Control
  • Infotainment or Instrument Clusters
  • Powertrain or Driveline
  • Connectivity
  • Digital Keys
  • Enclosure
  • Seat/restraints

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Net2Source (N2S)