Test Firmware Engineer

Tata Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking an experienced ECU firmware engineer in Palo Alto, CA, onsite to lead firmware development and validation for next-gen EV platforms. You will work across EE and SW teams on test plans, co-design prototypes, and automated test scripts to ensure robust hardware/software integration.

The role emphasizes hands-on ECU work, software prototyping for hardware/software co-design, and experience with Telematics, HMI, and connectivity requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong ECU firmware development background with hands-on ECU experience.
• 10+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience in developing software stack for DV testing of PCBAs and ECUs for next-gen EV platforms.
• Experience in electrical design verification and characterization of connectivity ECUs.
• Proven ability to create software prototypes for early hardware/software co-designs.
• Experience in developing validation test cases and automating tests in Python/C.
• Telematics & Infotainment systems expertise including HMI and connectivity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and test specifications in collaboration with EE and SW teams.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline validation and testing processes.
• Collaborate with EE design and SW stack teams on integration and verification activities.

Skills

ECU firmware

DV testing

Python

C programming

Telematics

HMI connectivity

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Logic Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

CANoe

CANape

Job description

• Strong ECU firmware development background – hands-on experience working with Electronic Control Units. 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in developing software stack for DV testing of PCBAs and ECUs for next gen Electric vehicle platforms (SDVs)
• Experience in electrical design verification & characterization of Connectivity and vehicle access ECUs
• Skilled in creating software prototypes for early h/w + s/w co designs
• Experience in developing validation test cases and automating test cases in Python/C programming
• Telematics & Infotainment systems expertise – deep understanding of HMI & connectivity related requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering tools like Logic Analyser, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, Multi meter, CANoe, CANApe.
• Cross functional collaboration with EE design, SW stack design team to define test plans, test specifications, develop automation scripts

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) and diagnostic services (UDS, OBD) highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety, AUTOSAR, and ASPICE standards beneficial.
• Knowledge of Python/C for automation script development.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.

Work Location

Onsite Paulo Alto, CA, USA - due to hardware dependencies and proximity to the design team.