Software Developer in Test – Compute Software Verification & Validation

Ford Motor Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Dauphin County, Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to join their EVDD team. You will be responsible for validating embedded software products, particularly within automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with automated testing tools, and a background in the automotive industry. This role offers competitive benefits and the potential for hybrid work.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience testing infotainment and ADAS systems.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans and cases for embedded software components.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and test in tandem.
• Contribute to the improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Embedded systems expertise

Automated testing skills

Strong debugging skills

Proficient in Python, C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Automated testing tools (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework)

Software testing methodologies

Knowledge of Linux

Job description

Overview

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Role

In this position, we are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on automotive applications. As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
• Review requirements for completeness and testability.
• Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
• Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design
• Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience testing central compute components, including infotainment and ADAS systems
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++ or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework, or similar.
• Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
• Working knowledge of Linux, hypervisors, and VMs.

Even better, you may have…

• Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
• Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internally IDLs and frameworks
• Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262.
• Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Perks and Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HA1

Requisition ID : 48174