Software Test Engineer - SDET - Ford - Quecreek, PA

Job Description

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team, focusing on Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates and in-vehicle module validation. In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of new vehicle modules and features. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow their skills in test automation, automotive diagnostics, and communication protocols within a dynamic environment.

What you'll do...
• Support OTA Software Validation: Assist in the end-to-end validation of Over-The-Air (OTA) software upgrades, including testing the creation and deployment of software updates to ensure proper functionality.
• In-Vehicle Flashing & Update Support: Perform and assist with ECU flashing and software updates using various methods, including OTA, wired connections, and USB, within vehicle environments.
• Module Testing Execution: Execute established test plans for stress, functional, feature, and core hotfix testing on various vehicle modules, contributing to timely validation cycles.
• Component Validation: Participate in the validation of OTA updates for specific vehicle ECUs.
• Test Management & Reporting: Follow established test strategies and plans, manage test cases, and log defects accurately using tools like Jira.
• Log Analysis & Debugging