System Software Integration and Validation Engineer

Overview In this role you drive the integration and validation of automotive software across complex systems, ensuring safety and performance. You’ll work within Ford’s EVDD team to design and execute verification plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software for electric vehicles. You will shape test benches, validation strategies, and root-cause analyses to prevent regressions and support production readiness. This is a mission-driven opportunity to advance an electric transportation future and impact vehicles on the road. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental, vision coverageParental leave and family care benefitsVehicle discount program for employees and familiesTuition assistancePaid time off and holidaysPaid community service time off ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain system-level test benches for automotive validation with an emphasis on automationDevelop verification and validation plans for automotive software systemsCreate and run automated and manual test cases to verify functionality, performance and safetyDevelop automation scripts and tools to improve testing efficiencyIntegrate hardware and software components to form reliable test environmentsLead debugging with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and prevent regressionsCollaborate with software, controls, and systems engineers to implement V&V strategiesImprove testing processes and tools for efficiency and effectivenessPrepare and present verification activity reports to stakeholdersReview warranty data to identify trends and implement corrective actionsTravel up to 20% domestically/internationally Key requirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent6+ years of experience in automotive or related fieldsStrong understanding of automotive systems, embedded software, and control systemsExperience with automotive testing instrumentation and toolsProficiency with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRayWorking knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML and internal frameworksExperience with HIL test benches (dSPACE, Vector VT or similar)Experience writing and executing automated and manual testsDeep expertise in EE architecture and integration of complex automotive systems across domainsProven collaboration across large cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems)Knowledge of software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologiesSystem-level debugging and root-cause analysis across software/hardwareAbility to define and drive system validation plans from concept to productionWillingness to travelCross-functional collaborationAnalytical problem solvingCommunication and reportingCAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRayIDLs: DBC, LDF, ARXMLHIL test benches: dSPACE, Vector VT