System V&V Engineer

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, OH, seeks a Software & System Validation Engineer to analyze requirements, develop and execute test cases, and support V&V activities for electrification platforms. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure traceability, build reports, and validate safety and cybersecurity aspects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years in embedded C/C++, plus experience with automotive tools such as VectorCast, CANoe, dSPACE, and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in power electrification embedded software and system validation.
• Experience with automotive software tools and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, and cybersecurity testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements and develop test cases for V&V.
• Execute system integration and validation plans and support defect fixes.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability from tests to requirements.
• Prepare V&V reports and metrics per strategy and plan.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering programs and review validation results.

Skills

Power electrification

Embedded software

System validation

Software testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

VectorCast

Vector CANape

CANalyzer/CANoe

CANdella Studio

Typhoon

dSPACE

Automation Desk

Polarion

Jira

Azure Git

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered Software & System, driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – Light vehicle and commercial truck– Dana provides the world’s original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze System and Software requirements, develop and execute test cases via physical Electrification Dynamometer according to system (V&V) strategy and plan.
• Execute all system integration and qualification validation plans, support SW development debug, regression testing, & bug fixes validation.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability from test case to Software and system requirements.
• Prepare and present SW V&V reports and appropriate metrics per SW & System V&V strategy and plan.
• Ensure test cases are created/revised for the requirements called out in the current release plan.
• Support and align cross-functional teams in development, root cause analysis.
• Enter all noteworthy information into the test log program. (i.e. bench problems, hardware).
• Experience with accessing risks and validation needs of software products for Functional Safety and Cybersecurity and data integrity aspect.
• Attend meetings, coordinate tasks and communicate project planning status to stakeholders, managers, Leads, EPMs, and V&V engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering programs team and participate in internally/externally customers technical discussion (Validation results, summary, final DVP & R, Design Changes Request alignment internally/externally.
• Work with Process/Automation and HIL Commission teams to align timing and bench needed as required to perform V & V related to Software Validation pertaining to the program milestones.
• Coordinating with the Continuous Improvement product owners.
• Performs various technical duties in support of research activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Software), Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant working experience focus on power electrification embedded software and system validation.
• Working Experience in Automotive Tools (VectorCast, Vector Canape, CANalyzer/CANoe, CANdella Studio, Typhoon, dSPACE, Automation Desk, Synect, Polarion, Jira, Azure Git).
• Knowledge of embedded C/C++ software and Model Based Embedded Software Design.
• SW testing methodologies (black box, grey box, interface testing, validation life cycle).
• Knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, Cyber Security Testing Methods.
• Strong analytical skills, curious, and autonomous and ability to work with multidisciplinary and global team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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