Vehicle Systems Embedded Test Engineer - Hybrid, Python

Tech Mirrors; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer for vehicle systems. This hybrid, 4 days onsite position focuses on validating embedded software and integrated vehicle features through manual and automated testing within Agile sprints.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 3–5 years of testing experience, with strong Python proficiency and API interaction. Eligible for C2C, 6+ month contract, $40/hr, hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with software testing and test execution.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience working with APIs.
• Experience performing root cause analysis.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to document testing activities and defect reports.

Responsibilities

• Validate vehicle software and integrated systems against functional, quality, performance, and customer requirements.
• Plan, prepare, execute, analyze, and document software testing activities.
• Develop and execute functional test scenarios using Agile user stories and sprint requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand testing requirements.
• Review project requirements to ensure they are testable.
• Prepare test benches, vehicles, tools, and software required for testing.
• Record test results, document defects, and perform root cause analysis.
• Reproduce and troubleshoot software and system defects with engineering teams.
• Participate in hardware and software root cause investigations.
• Support system design, documentation, and testing activities.
• Provide testing estimates during sprint planning.
• Maintain laboratory hardware and testing environments.
• Analyze software failures and support validation for both manual and automated testing.
• Contribute to test automation enhancements and validation of new vehicle features.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and execution efficiency.
• Utilize test management tools for planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Produce detailed defect reports and testing documentation.
• Develop Python scripts to collect, clean, analyze, and report vehicle or fleet data.
• Build simple software tools and dashboards to improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate data from approved internal portals, databases, and APIs.
• Test dashboards and software tools to validate data accuracy and functionality.

Job description

Tech Mirrors in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer for vehicle systems. This hybrid, 4 days onsite position focuses on validating embedded software and integrated vehicle features through manual and automated testing within Agile sprints.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 3–5 years of testing experience, with strong Python proficiency and API interaction. Eligible for C2C, 6+ month contract, $40/hr, hybrid work arrangement.