{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3dc528f4ce273112e7bb78fa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3dc528f4ce273112e7bb78fa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3dc528f4ce273112e7bb78fa","title":"Software Validation Engineer","description":"OverviewIn this role, you will lead software validation for production and experimental automotive software. You will develop verification methods and automated tests, including HIL environments, to ensure integration and reliability. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze faults and improve validation coverage, contributing to Ford's mobility and electrification initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in Dearborn, with opportunities to impact both software quality and product performance in a global context.Compensation / BenefitsImmediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child careVehicle discount program for employees and family membersTuition assistancePaid time off for individual and team community servicePaid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayResponsibilitiesLead software validation testing for production and experimental softwareDevelop comprehensive verification methods (DVMs) for software integration and requirement validationImplement DVMs in automated HIL environments using Python-based test scriptsDevelop automated analysis and reporting methods with Python and MATLABMaintain feature-specific requirements traceability matrixMaintain test scripts in the version control systemTroubleshoot embedded system faults across hardware and software interfacesKey requirementsBachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field2 years of experience in automotive embedded validation/testing or related occupationTesting and validating Automotive Embedded controllers against technical specifications and functional requirementsTesting and debugging Automotive Communication systems (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)Validating Battery Management Systems & controls for state estimation and safety complianceConducting Hardware-In-Loop testing for embedded controls with real-world inputsUsing Python and test automation tools to automate test case execution and analyze data logsAnalyzing electrical circuits and troubleshooting hardware-software integrationData analysis and software debugging to identify root causes and verify defect resolutionsAutomotive embedded controllers testingCAN, LIN, Ethernet communication systems testingBattery Management Systems validationHardware-In-Loop testingPython and test automationElectrical circuit analysis","company":"Ford","rawCompany":"ford","city":"Detroit","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T14:38:05.404Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Validation Engineer","description":"OverviewIn this role, you will lead software validation for production and experimental automotive software. 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