Software Testing Specialist #1064228

FastTek Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks a skilled Vehicle Software Integration Test Engineer in Dearborn, MI, focused on HMI/UX/UI validation for next-generation vehicle systems. You will bridge hardware and software, use ADB and in-house tools, and run Python scripts to enable simulation and testing across Vehicles and TDk setups.

You’ll troubleshoot complex HW/SW issues, ensure correct software levels are flashed, and support CAN signal deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive industry; 3 years in software testing.
• Experience with ADB for in-vehicle system debugging or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and test tooling.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software integration in embedded/automotive systems.
• Experience with CAN bus interfacing hardware and CAN network signal deployment/monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Setup testing validation requests for HMI, UX, and UI features across infotainment systems on TDk and Vehicle.
• Use in-house diagnostic tools and ADB to debug and set up testing environments on Vehicles and TDk.
• Collaborate with software teams to run Python scripts to enable simulation for HMI testing and software download processes.
• Ensure proper software levels are flashed and DIDs are enabled for HMI testing across Vehicles and TDk setups.
• Troubleshoot HW/SW integration issues spanning hardware and software layers; retest to confirm resolutions.

Skills

ADB

Python

CAN bus

Troubleshooting

HMI Testing

Vehicle Integration

Debugging tools

Software Integration

Validation testing

HMI Testing Validation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

CAN analyzers

Vector tools

Job description

Dearborn, Michigan Software Testing Specialist #1064228

Position Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically versatile Vehicle Software Integration Test Engineer to join our team focused on Human-Machine Interface (HMI), user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) validation for next-generation vehicle systems. In this role, you will bridge hardware and software domains, working hands-on with in-vehicle or with TDK by utilizing debugging tools and performing SW updates to support pre-production HMI Quality validation initiatives.
• You’ll play a key role in ensuring our setups are ready to perform HMI validation testing reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Setup testing validation request for HMI, UX, and UI features across vehicle infotainment systems on TDKs and Vehicle
• Utilize in-house diagnostic tools and Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to debug and setup testing environments on Vehicles and TDKs
• Work cross functionally with Software teams to setup and execute Python scripts to enable simulation to support HMI Testing and Software Download process
• Support hardware and software integration efforts through seamless communication between embedded control units, by ensuring correct software levels is flashed and appropriate DIDs are enabled for the HMI testing in Vehicles and TDK setups
• Working knowledge of CAN hardware used for signal simulation of features, recording CAN information to support the deployment and monitoring of CAN signals across vehicle networks
• Break down complex system issues into fundamental root causes; troubleshoot concerns spanning both hardware and software layers, then retest to confirm resolution and enablement of HMI testing
• Overall understanding of vehicle architecture and communication
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, evolving test environments, and changing management/project demands in a fast-paced development setting
• Perform HMI validation testing and report QA concerns
• Document SW methodologies and procedures by working cross-functionally
• Occasional Travel Between Mexico and California

Skills Required

• User Acceptance Testing - Perform HMI Testing Validating SW Implementation to Design Releases
• Software Documentation - Documenting process and procedures regarding updating vehicles and benches
• Analytical skills - Ability to break down configurations and simplify testing procedures and setup
• Technical Troubleshoot - Utilize the ADB debugging bridge, and general system integration debugging to solve testing requirements
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) - Review ECU configurations and root cause issues related to HMI Testing
• Test Integration Testing - Setup vehicles and TDK with appropriate hardware and software to test prototype designs and evaluate the HMI content shown on the display
• Hardware Experience - Basic understanding on SOA communication, ability to read wiring diagrams and connectors
• Software Communications - Other - Ability to utilize in house debugging tools to set configuration Bits and send CAN Messages over a CAN Bus to help with HMI Evaluation

Skills Preferred

• User Experience -understanding Difficult to Use (DTU) experiences within the Digital space
• User Interface - understanding of how interactions within the digital space trigger and turn on features and purpose
• HMI Design - understanding of how designs are created in the digital space and their influence on UX and UI
• Prototyping - Ability to swap ECUs out and manipulate wire harness to integrate prototype hardware

Experience Required

• Specialist Exp: 5+ years in automotive industry; 3 years in software testing.
• Experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for in-vehicle system debugging (or strong aptitude to quickly learn)
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and test tooling
• Solid understanding of hardware-software integration principles in embedded or automotive systems
• Experience with CAN bus interfacing hardware and CAN network signal deployment/monitoring (e.g., CAN analyzers, Vector tools, or similar)

Experience Preferred

• Strong analytical and root-cause troubleshooting skills — able to systematically break problems down to fundamentals
• Excellent adaptability, communication, and time-management skills in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Prior experience in HMI/UX/UI validation testing for automotive or embedded consumer products preferred

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

• Master's Degree

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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