Job Description:
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically versatile Vehicle Software Integration Test Engineer to support Human-Machine Interface (HMI), User Experience (UX), and User Interface (UI) validation for next-generation vehicle systems.
In this role, you will serve as a bridge between hardware and software domains, working hands-on with vehicles and Test Development Kits (TDKs). You will utilize debugging tools, perform software updates, and support pre-production HMI quality validation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring test environments are properly configured and capable of executing reliable HMI validation testing.
Key Responsibilities
HMI Validation & Testing
- Set up validation requests for HMI, UX, and UI features across vehicle infotainment systems using TDKs and vehicles.
- Perform HMI validation testing and report quality assurance concerns.
- Validate software implementations against design releases.
Vehicle & TDK Configuration
- Utilize in-house diagnostic tools and Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to debug and configure testing environments on vehicles and TDKs.
- Ensure appropriate software levels are flashed and required Diagnostic Identifiers (DIDs) are enabled for HMI testing.
- Set up vehicles and TDKs with appropriate hardware and software configurations to evaluate prototype designs and HMI display content.
Software & Simulation Support
- Collaborate cross-functionally with software teams to set up and execute Python scripts enabling simulation support for:
- HMI testing
- Software download processes
Hardware & Software Integration
- Support hardware and software integration efforts across embedded control units (ECUs).
- Facilitate seamless communication between hardware and software systems.
- Work with prototype hardware configurations to support testing activities.
CAN Network Support
- Utilize CAN hardware for feature signal simulation.
- Record CAN information to support deployment and monitoring of vehicle network signals.
- Send CAN messages and configure system parameters using in-house tools.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Break down complex system issues into fundamental root causes.
- Troubleshoot concerns spanning both hardware and software layers.
- Retest systems to confirm resolution and readiness for HMI testing.
- Review ECU configurations and root-cause issues impacting HMI validation.
Documentation & Process Improvement
- Document software methodologies, processes, and procedures.
- Create and maintain documentation related to vehicle and bench update processes.
- Simplify test procedures and configuration processes through analytical problem-solving.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong understanding of vehicle architecture and communication systems.
- Adapt to changing priorities, evolving test environments, and dynamic project requirements.
- Support prototype hardware integration, including ECU swaps and wire harness modifications when required.
- Occasional travel may be required between Mexico and California.
Required Skills
1. User Acceptance Testing
- Perform HMI testing and validate software implementation against design releases.
2. Software Documentation
- Document processes and procedures related to updating vehicles and test benches.
3. Analytical Skills
- Break down complex configurations and simplify testing procedures and setup activities.
4. Technical Troubleshooting
- Utilize Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and system integration debugging techniques to support testing requirements.
5. Troubleshooting / Problem Solving
- Review ECU configurations and identify root causes impacting HMI testing.
6. Integration Testing
- Configure vehicles and TDKs with the appropriate hardware and software to evaluate prototype designs and HMI display functionality.
7. Hardware Experience
- Basic understanding of:
- Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) communications
- Wiring diagrams
- Connectors and vehicle hardware interfaces
8. Software Communications
- Use in-house debugging tools to:
- Configure system bits
- Send CAN messages
- Support HMI evaluations across vehicle networks
Preferred Skills
1. User Experience (UX)
- Understanding of Difficult-to-Use (DTU) experiences within digital environments.
2. User Interface (UI)
- Understanding of how digital interactions trigger features and system behaviors.
3. HMI Design
- Knowledge of digital design creation and its impact on user experience and user interface functionality.
4. Prototyping
- Ability to:
- Swap ECUs
- Modify wire harnesses
- Integrate prototype hardware into test environments
Required Experience
- 5+ years of automotive industry experience
- 3+ years of software testing experience
- Experience using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for in-vehicle system debugging, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn the technology
- Proficiency in Python for:
- Scripting
- Automation
- Test tooling
- Solid understanding of hardware and software integration principles within embedded or automotive systems
- Experience with:
- CAN bus interfacing hardware
- CAN network signal deployment and monitoring
- CAN analyzers, Vector tools, or similar technologies
Preferred Experience
- Strong analytical and root cause troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to systematically break problems down to fundamental causes
- Excellent:
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven development environments
- Prior HMI, UX, or UI validation experience within:
- Automotive products
- Embedded systems
- Consumer electronics products
Education
Required
