Staff Engineer, Testing (SW)

aptera

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits package

Flexible time off

Job summary

Aptera Motors in Carlsbad, California seeks an Embedded Software Test Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the build and test infrastructure for the battery management system, solar charger, thermal system, body controllers, and infotainment.

You will synthesize requirements, create Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop tests, automate embedded test processes, and lead a team of test engineers to ensure high standards of quality and performance.

Qualifications

Proficient in Python.
Experience in C programming, with an understanding of C++.
Experience in Testing Embedded Systems.
High standards for code quality, maintainability and performance.
Experience in Linux development environments.
Experience in git repo management.
Experience in documenting test code.
Experience with HW test using power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Comfortable in fast paced and dynamic team environments.
Passion for cutting-edge design, innovation and Aptera's mission.
Strong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and solve complex problems.
Able to lead a team of test engineers.

Responsibilities

Synthesize functional requirements to create embedded testing infrastructure.
Design, code, and document Software in the Loop and Hardware in the loop embedded software tests.
Design and Establish Embedded SW test automation for embedded systems.
Validate implemented features for functional compliance with requirements.
Maintain and develop the automated build system for embedded SW applications.
Maintain and develop Aptera python support tools.
Work hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products.

Skills

Python

C programming

Embedded testing

Linux

Git

Test code documentation

Embedded SW testing

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Jira

CAN bus

LIN bus

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Aptera Motors

is dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.

Company Culture

is built on transparency, ethical treatment of one another, a bias for action, and leading by example.

Staff Engineer, Testing (SW)

Carlsbad, California | Engineering | Full-time

About the role

Seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to direct, design, implement, document, and maintain the build and test infrastructure to validate the code running on Aptera’s battery management system (BMS), solar charger, thermal system, body controllers, and infotainment.

What you'll do

Synthesize functional requirements to create embedded testing infrastructure
Design, code, and document Software in the Loop and Hardware in the loop embedded software tests
Design and Establish Embedded SW test automation for embedded systems
Validate implemented features for functional compliance with requirements
Maintain and develop the automated build system for embedded SW applications
Maintain and develop Aptera python support tools
Work hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products

Qualifications

Proficient in Python
Experience in C programming, with an understanding of C++
Experience in Testing Embedded Systems
High standards for code quality, maintainability and performance
Experience in Linux development environments
Experience in git repo management
Experience in documenting test code
Experience with HW test using power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Comfortable in fast paced and dynamic team environments
Passion for cutting-edge design, innovation and Aptera's mission
Strong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and solve complex problems
Able to lead a team of test engineers

Preferred Qualifications

Specific experience with one of the following, Vehicle Thermal Systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS) or Battery Charging Systems
Knowledge of major electric vehicle (EV) sub-systems and architecture
Comfortable with Jira for bug tracking and traceability
Familiarity with CAN bus and LIN bus

Team Structure