Description:

　　The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Test Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in the Loop equipment, documenting and reviewing execution reports, reporting incidents, and tracking software updates to fix issues. Develops expertise in software test design and has advanced knowledge in vehicle functional partitioning, electrical and communication architectures, Ford's embedded software processes, and the Global Product Development System.

　　• This role requires close collaboration with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate test design strategies for early identification of defects and to provide evidence of defect elimination.

　　• Single point of contact for the test organization and the feature owner, engineering team, and supplier

　　• Manage the test project for the assigned features including integration/definition, scope/coverage, time, communications, and risk

　　• Develop and negotiate the testing scope and statement of work

　　• Support the tradeoff analysis of test requirements vs test environment capabilities to define test scope and instrumentation strategies

　　• Analyze requirements, vehicle components electrical schematics, functional specifications, and FMEA documentation

　　• Design, maintain and execute test procedures in alignment with test design guidelines and strategy

　　• Document test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management requirements

　　• Implement and validate test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management solutions

　　• Develop test procedures to validate the test environment (intake tests)

　　• Analyze test execution results to generate reports, document incidents, and drive them to resolution

　　• Troubleshoot vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports

　　• Implement continuous improvement strategies for test design, management, and execution processes

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　• BS in Engineering or Computer Science

　　• Minimum 2+ years professional experience in Validation

　　• Experience in one of the following areas with dSpace and/or National Instrument HiL Platforms-Tools (either at the component and/or system-subsystem level):

　　• Creation of Hil automation frameworks.

　　• Execution of Functional Test procedures of distributed features within a HiL environment.

　　• Development & Design Verification of embedded SW using Ds/NI HiL Tools.

　　• dSpace Control Desk / Automation Desk User Proficiency Level.

　　• System HiL Integration – SCALEXIO/PHS hardware.

　　• MBD - MatLab Simulink Models User Proficiency Level.

　　• SW Development C++/Python/VBasic User Proficiency Level.

　　• Strong project management skills

　　• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to navigate through working teams across multiple departments.

　　• Ability to work with large cross functional teams under aggressive timelines and sporadic heavy workloads.

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　　Hiring diverse talent

　　Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

　　Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

　　Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

　　Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

　　About Actalent

　　Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.