Software Test Engineer, ADAS

Harbinger Motors; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbinger is expanding its ADAS team and seeks a Software Test Engineer, ADAS, focused on rigorous bench- and black-box testing to validate the CDC ECU and ADCU/ADCU Pro. The role emphasizes end-to-end ADAS validation, maintaining detailed tests and results.

The successful candidate will lead bench tests for CDC, ADCU, and ADCU Pro, verify L2+ features (AEB, FCW, Lane Centering), and collaborate on robust validation using Python-based automation and HIL tools.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in engineering with ADAS validation and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on bench-level testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop experience.
• Experience testing L2+ features: AEB, FCW, Lane Centering.
• Strong understanding of CAN/CANFD and Automotive Ethernet.
• Familiarity with IPG Carmaker, dSPACE ASM, and related tools.
• Experience automating tests with Python and ECUTest or AutomationDesk.
• Proficiency with Polarion or Jama for requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-level testing for CDC, ADCU, and ADCU Pro.
• Validate the integrated ADAS system to enable L2+ features.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of tests and validation results.

Skills

ADAS testing

Bench-level testing

HIL

Python automation

CAN/CANFD

Automotive Ethernet

IPG Carmaker

dSPACE ASM

ECUTest AutomationDesk

Polarion/Jama

Tools

dSPACE ASM

IPG Carmaker

IPG Xpack Real-time Test Systems

NI PXI

ROS2

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Role Overview

We are scaling up our ADAS team to successfully integrate L2+ features by EOD. Currently, the Software Test team is looking for a dedicated engineer with specialized ADAS skillsets. As the Software Test Engineer, ADAS, you will be responsible for validating the entire ADAS system from a broad, black-box perspective. Your primary focus will be rigorous bench-level testing to support the Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) ECU, as well as the Advanced Driver Control Unit (ADCU / ADCU Pro).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bench-level testing for the Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC), ADCU, and ADCU Pro.
• Validate the complete, integrated ADAS system to support the rollout of L2+ features.
• Approach testing methodology as a "black box," controlling for all variables and verifying concretely rather than making assumptions.
• Maintain rigorous and proper documentation for all system tests and validation results.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-3+ years of relevant engineering experience (mid-level).
• Experience with end to end validation of ADAS Systems.
• Hands-on experience with Bench-level Testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL).
• Experience working with and testing L2+ features like Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Centering Control (LCC).
• Strong network knowledge surrounding CAN, CANFD and Automotive Ethernet protocols.
• General experience with Environment Simulation Software (specifically looking for familiarity with IPG Carmaker or dSPACE ASM).
• Proven experience in automating test cases using Python, AutomationDesk or ECUTest.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools like Polarion or Jama.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Camera, Radars and Ultrasonic Sensor Simulation.
• Familiarity with Perception, Sensor Fusion and Controls Methodologies.
• Familiarity with Road, Traffic and Test Scenario generation for ADAS Domain.
• Knowledge of industry ADAS standards, specifically Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and SOTIF (ISO 21448).
• Proficiency with basic electrical wiring, electronics fundamentals and the ability to debug hardware issues using tools like digital multimeters, oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in Python Automation.
• Experience using dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI PXI or IPG Xpack Real-time Test Systems.
• Experience with middleware like ROS2 or DDS.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge about CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.