Senior ADAS Test Engineer II

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a Senior ADAS Test Engineer to coordinate and execute a wide range of testing and development tasks for ADAS software. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless integration of advanced driver-assistance technologies.

The role involves hands-on development, project coordination, and verification across vehicle systems, with travel to suppliers and proving grounds as needed. Onsite with potential one remote day weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive or Controls Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive domain.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, steering control, CAN structures, and tuning vehicle controls.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and Vector CAN tools is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop ADAS control software functions and tune vehicle control systems.
• Define CAN interfaces, self-diagnostics, and failsafe detection requirements with suppliers.
• Lead testing, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and determine root causes.
• Manage development projects, coordinate with departments and vendors, and document results.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

CAN tuning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE/ME/Automotive/Controls

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

Vector CAN tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

• The Senior ADAS Test Engineer will play a crucial role in coordinating and executing a wide range of testing and development tasks essential for departmental and organizational goals.
• They will collaborate closely with teams in Japan, international engineering teams, and external partners, to ensure seamless alignment in developing ADAS software technologies.
• This position takes responsibility for specific ADAS technologies, overseeing development, validation, and testing within development projects, which 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

• Will be responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) control software functions, as well as tuning vehicle control systems.
• Develop 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.
• Performs project management activities, overseeing the testing of the related vehicle systems, negotiating the hardware and software interfaces to integrate the system into the vehicle, instrumenting and troubleshooting vehicles for testing, analyzing test data, recommending solutions for test failures, and determining root cause(s).
• Manage development projects/schedules, coordinate with corollary departments/suppliers and research new technologies and market trends Create and present technical documents / reports, including comprehensive root cause analysis when required.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree in any of these field of study - Computer Science; Electrical / Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Automotive Engineering or Controls Engineering
• Minimum Work Experience:
• A minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the industry.
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics, steering control functions and experience for tuning vehicle control systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures.
• Hands‑on mechanical ability alongside good understanding of vehicle systems.
• Analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing. Ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose solutions to those issues.
• Some travel domestic and internationally should be expected to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre‑production launch timings.
• Must posses a valid driver’s license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds. PC Skills (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 Should have strong presentation skills

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.

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.