Senior ADAS Test Engineer I

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced ADAS software engineer to develop and validate longitudinal control and related vehicle systems. You will work closely with global engineering teams to align software requirements, tuning, and validation across platforms.

The role requires hands-on testing, diagnostics, and documentation, with a focus on high-quality, reliable ADAS technologies. Onsite work with potential occasional remote days and domestic travel will apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a college-level Bachelors degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in-vehicle software development and testing.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, brake control and powertrain systems; experience tuning vehicle control software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate ADAS functions, including longitudinal control software.
• Coordinate with CAN interfaces, diagnostics, and safety-related features.
• Prepare technical documents and root cause analyses for testing outcomes.
• Collaborate with international teams to align development and validation activities.

Skills

ADAS Development

Vehicle Dynamics

CAN Interface

Diagnostics

Jira

CANalyzer

CANape

Vector CAN tools

Root Cause Analysis

Data Acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering / Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Jira

CANalyzer

CANape

Vector CAN tools

Job description

Minimum work experience:

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

• Coordinating and executing a wide range of testing and development tasks essential for departmental and organizational goals.
• CMBS, ACC functions, AEB.
• Collaborating closely with teams in Japan, international engineering teams, and external partners, this role ensures seamless alignment in developing ADAS software technologies.
• This position takes responsibility for specific ADAS technologies, overseeing development, validation, and testing within development projects. This involves both hands-on coordination and strategic oversight to ensure the successful integration of advanced driver‑assistance systems, meeting high‑quality standards and surpassing customer expectations.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Longitudinal Control software functions, as well as tuning vehicle control systems.
• Will verify the functional software requirements related to CAN interface, Self‑Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development, working with the system supplier to coordinate the integration of these functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions.
• Creates and present technical documents/reports, including comprehensive root cause analysis when required.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Educational qualifications:
• Must have a college‑level Bachelors degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering / Controls Engineering or a related STEM field of study
• Minimum work experience:
• Must have at least 3 or more years of relevant experience working in the industry.
• Should have a comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics, braking control functions, powertrain and experience for tuning vehicle control systems
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures.
• Hands on mechanical ability alongside understanding of vehicle systems.
• Jira expertise will be an asset
• Storng analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose solutions to those issues.
• Good PC Skills (using Micirsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• CANalyzer, CANape and other technical software
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the willingness to pro‑actively seek out information from others and convert concepts into specific requirements.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and Vector CAN tools is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical hardware fundamentals and software development process
• Strong presentation skills

Driving Licence Requirement

• This role will require employee to possess a valid automobile driver’s license, to operate vehicles on proving grounds, whenever needed.

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.
• Travel requirements: Approx. 10% annually - largely domestic and rarely international.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.