{"id":14515,"date":"2026-07-07T17:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=14515"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:34:14","slug":"california-396-staff-vehicle-software-integration-test-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"http:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/vaga\/california-396-staff-vehicle-software-integration-test-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Vehicle Software Integration &#038; Test Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Descri\u00e7\u00e3o completa do cargo<br \/>Vis\u00e3o geral<br \/>At Ford, you\u2019ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we\u2019re shaping the next era of transportation\u2014grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.<\/p>\n<p>Job Type: Full time<br \/>Work Type: Hybrid<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Vehicle Software Integration &amp; Test Engineer to lead vehicle-level software integration, validation and development operations across embedded domains\u2014chassis, body, thermal, and more. This role is critical in ensuring high software quality through robust in-vehicle testing and operational readiness of the development fleet.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll collaborate closely with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns, while driving day-to-day development activities with a high degree of autonomy. This role will also require travel to proving grounds and other company test sites to support seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones.<\/p>\n<p>O que voc\u00ea far\u00e1...<\/p>\n<p>Test Planning and Execution:<\/p>\n<p>Lead and execute vehicle-level test plans for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across multiple domains, including chassis\/motion controls, body systems, and thermal management.<br \/>Design and perform in-vehicle tests, including ride and handling evaluations, stability assessments, and performance tuning, using data acquisition and analysis tools.<br \/>Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows.<br \/>Develop and implement repeatable test procedures for vehicle-level software features and attributes.<br \/>Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance.<br \/>Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demos, and development activities.<br \/>Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements, methods, and success criteria.<br \/>Analyze and interpret data from vehicle testing, providing insights to support engineering development and tuning of control systems.<br \/>Document testing procedures, results, modifications, and software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs using task\/bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).<br \/>Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Software and Systems Integration:<\/p>\n<p>Support the installation, validation, and troubleshooting of new ECUs and software builds.<br \/>Perform vehicle bring-up tasks, including retrofitting new hardware and ECUs, flashing, and wiring harness checkout.<br \/>Lead vehicle readiness, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation.<br \/>Debug complex software\/hardware integration issues across various domains (e.g., chassis controls, body, thermals, infotainment).<br \/>Collect, analyze, and report CAN\/LIN\/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams.<br \/>Support the setup, configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including the integration of chassis control modules for simulation and testing.<br \/>Travel to various testing locations, proving grounds, and company test sites to support vehicle setup, operation, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts.<br \/>Willingness to support irregular hours (evenings\/weekends) as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Voc\u00ea ter\u00e1...<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; or equivalent hands-on technical experience.<br \/>3+ years of experience in vehicle-level software validation, systems integration, prototype vehicle operations, or automotive technician work.<br \/>Strong working knowledge of automotive embedded systems, including chassis control ECUs, body modules, thermal management, braking, steering, and powertrain.<br \/>Experience supporting vehicle bring-up, calibration loops, or multi-domain integration testing.<br \/>Comfortable with ECU flashing, calibration updates, and electrical troubleshooting.<br \/>Strong proficiency with CAN tools and software for diagnostic interfaces, and log analysis for embedded systems such as CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, Intrepid CS tools, and MATLAB.<br \/>Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics concepts and testing methods, including ride and handling evaluations.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to operate development vehicles safely and confidently in a test environment.<br \/>Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.<br \/>Valid driver&#8217;s license and clean driving record.<br \/>Willingness to travel for test trips and support off-site builds and test campaigns as required.<\/p>\n<p>Melhor ainda, voc\u00ea pode ter...<\/p>\n<p>Experience with EV platforms and modern vehicle software architecture.<br \/>Accredited proving ground driver training or experience with at-limit driving.<br \/>Experience with HIL systems and vehicle simulation environments.<br \/>Hands-on skills with wiring, sensors, and harnesses in a prototype environment.<br \/>Familiarity with Python scripting or automation tools for data collection and analysis.<br \/>Knowledge of functional safety principles (ISO 26262)<br \/>Familiarity with software release tools and test case management systems.<\/p>\n<p>Talvez voc\u00ea n\u00e3o marque todas as op\u00e7\u00f5es, ou sua experi\u00eancia pode ser um pouco diferente do que descrevemos, mas se voc\u00ea acha que pode agregar valor \u00e0 Ford Motor Company, n\u00f3s o incentivamos a se candidatar!<\/p>\n<p>Como uma empresa global estabelecida, oferecemos o benef\u00edcio da escolha. Voc\u00ea pode escolher como ser\u00e1 o seu futuro na Ford: sua hist\u00f3ria se estender\u00e1 por todo o mundo ou o manter\u00e1 perto de casa? Sua carreira ser\u00e1 um mergulho profundo no que voc\u00ea ama ou uma s\u00e9rie de novas equipes e novas habilidades? Voc\u00ea ser\u00e1 um l\u00edder, um agente de mudan\u00e7as, um especialista t\u00e9cnico, um construtor de cultura... ou todas as op\u00e7\u00f5es acima? Independentemente da sua escolha, oferecemos uma vida profissional que funciona para voc\u00ea, incluindo:<br \/>Cobertura m\u00e9dica, odontol\u00f3gica, oftalmol\u00f3gica e de medicamentos prescritos imediata<br \/>Dias flex\u00edveis de cuidados com a fam\u00edlia, licen\u00e7a parental remunerada, programas de prepara\u00e7\u00e3o de novos pais, cuidados infantis subsidiados de apoio e muito mais<br \/>Benef\u00edcios de constru\u00e7\u00e3o de fam\u00edlia, incluindo reembolso de despesas com ado\u00e7\u00e3o e barriga de aluguel, tratamentos de fertilidade e muito mais<br \/>Programa de desconto em ve\u00edculos para funcion\u00e1rios e familiares e loca\u00e7\u00f5es para a ger\u00eancia<br \/>Assist\u00eancia para pagamento de mensalidades<br \/>Grupos de recursos de funcion\u00e1rios estabelecidos e ativos<br \/>Tempo livre remunerado para servi\u00e7os comunit\u00e1rios individuais e em equipe<br \/>Uma programa\u00e7\u00e3o generosa de feriados pagos, incluindo a semana entre o Natal e o Ano Novo<br \/>Folga remunerada e a op\u00e7\u00e3o de adquirir f\u00e9rias adicionais.<br \/>This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.<br \/>Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate&#8217;s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https:\/\/fordcareers.co\/LL6<\/p>\n<p>O patroc\u00ednio de visto est\u00e1 dispon\u00edvel para essa posi\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Os candidatos a cargos na Ford Motor Company devem estar legalmente autorizados a trabalhar nos Estados Unidos. A verifica\u00e7\u00e3o da elegibilidade para o emprego ser\u00e1 exigida no momento da contrata\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Somos um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Todos os candidatos qualificados ser\u00e3o considerados para emprego independentemente de ra\u00e7a, religi\u00e3o, cor, idade, sexo, nacionalidade, orienta\u00e7\u00e3o sexual, identidade de g\u00eanero, status de defici\u00eancia ou status de veterano protegido. Nos Estados Unidos, se voc\u00ea precisar de uma acomoda\u00e7\u00e3o razo\u00e1vel para o processo de inscri\u00e7\u00e3o on-line devido a uma defici\u00eancia, ligue para 1-888-336-0660.<\/p>\n<p>This position is hybrid. 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