Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Senior Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer to lead vehicle-level validation across embedded domains. You will direct test campaigns, manage development fleet readiness, and collaborate with software, calibration and test teams to ensure high-quality software and robust in-vehicle testing.

Travel to winter test proving grounds and other sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in vehicle-level software validation, systems integration, or embedded development.
• Proficient with CAN tools, diagnostic interfaces, and log analysis.
• Experience safely operating development vehicles in a test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle-level test planning and execution for multiple domains (chassis, body, thermal).
• Drive end-to-end development fleet readiness including software flashing and configuration.
• Collaborate with SW, calibration, integration and test teams to plan, execute, and debug campaigns.

Skills

Vehicle-level validation

CAN tools

Diagnostics & log analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive / Electrical Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

Canape

Vehicle Spy

Job description

Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer (BH-401694)

Location Wittmann, United States Sector Engineering Salary $50.00 to $80.00 per hour

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Senior Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer to lead vehicle-level software validation and development operations across embedded domains—chassis, body, thermal, and more. This role is critical in ensuring high software quality through robust in-vehicle testing and operational readiness of the development fleet. You’ll collaborate closely with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns, while driving day-to-day development activities with a high degree of autonomy. This role will also require travel to winter test proving grounds and other company test sites to support seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead vehicle-level test planning and execution for pre-merge and post-merge software builds across multiple domains (chassis controls, body systems, thermal, etc.)
• Drive end-to-end development fleet readiness including software flashing, configuration, instrumentation setup, and release coordination
• Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes, validating embedded feature behavior and performance
• Partner with technicians and garage teams to manage vehicle setup, diagnostics, and resolution of hardware/software issues
• Lead issue triage and debugging efforts using CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, Canape, Vehicle Spy), log analysis, and collaboration with engineering owners
• Document, track, and escalate software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs in tools like Jira
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows
• Travel as needed to proving grounds (e.g., winter testing), test tracks, and company engineering sites to support vehicle testing and fleet operations
• Afternoon, weekend, or nighttime testing may be required depending on development needs and test schedules
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and operators on validation best practices and vehicle test procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle-level software validation, systems integration, or embedded development
• Strong proficiency with CAN tools, diagnostic interfaces, and log analysis for embedded systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate development vehicles safely and confidently in a test environment
• Hands‑on experience working with cross‑functional teams including SW engineers, technicians, and test operators
• Solid understanding of automotive embedded systems, including body modules, thermal management, and chassis control ECUs
• Proven track record of debugging complex vehicle-level issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Accredited proving ground driver training
• Experience with electric vehicle platforms and modern vehicle software architecture
• Familiarity with software release tools and test case management systems
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote test sites (including cold weather and high-altitude locations)
• Experience supporting vehicle bring‑up, calibration loops, or multi‑domain integration testing
• Knowledge of functional safety principles (ISO 26262) or automotive process frameworks (ASPICE)

Estimated Min Rate: $50.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80.00

What’s In It for You?

Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

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