Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation benefits. All relocation would be at the expense of the candidate for this position.

The Role

We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to help us elevate our software built-in quality to the next level in the Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization! In this role you will be using Agile methods, such as behavior driven development (BDD), to collaborate with product owners, developers, and testers to ideate, create, and execute software behavior tests for the next generation of GM embedded controllers.

What Youll Do

• Develop test cases to assess software products at the solution level. Identify software anomalies, missed requirements and performance issues early in the development process.
• Develop robust continuous automation methods using tools such the robot framework.
• Understand functional, safety, and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate test plans and setups.
• Execute test plans on a variety of test environments such as hardware and software in-the-loop simulators, and vehicles.
• Identify and resolve software problems; contribute to the team knowledge base so common software errors, corner case situations and other learnings can be retained and shared.
• Frequently collaborate with controls, diagnostic, and software cross-functional teams as well as other stakeholders to define effective acceptance criteria.
• Travel as required.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• 2 years of embedded software development or test experience.
• Proficient with Python or other similar scripting languages (R, C, C++, MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent programming language).
• Experience reading and debugging source code in C/C++ language.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Knowledge of applied controls theory at the system level
• Working knowledge of the software development process.
• Test automation (e.g., Jenkins), regression testing, and test procedure creation.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Software-in-the-loop test environment experience.
• Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk
• CppUTest environment experience.
• MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience.
• Vehicle Dynamics / CarSim experience
• Communication protocol and tool experience (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN diagnostics, ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy/Comet/Galaxy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools).

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Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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