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Quality Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Quality Engineer

Austin, TX

Description

The Software Integration Quality Engineer in the Vehicle Update Services organization is responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) software delivery feature can reliably download and update vehicle software across millions of GM developed vehicles per year. You will utilize the Sub-System test bench environment to ensure that critical and complex features are properly developed and integrated into GM vehicles throughout major vehicle development milestones. The individual will develop a strong technical capability, a deep understanding of the SW integration process, solid program/time management skills, and will have many opportunities for multi-functional interaction with design, systems, suppliers, and back-office teams. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that SW launches are On-Time and with Quality. The core responsibilities are detailed below:

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Develop & Execute test plans and procedures on sub-system benches
  • Author automation test scripts
  • Build, maintain and manage test environments (Benches) needed for manual and automated runs.
  • Triage system level nonconformities to the appropriate offending module or back-office system by acquiring and analyzing data logs
  • Document all anomalies using company standard issue tracking tools
  • Follow issue resolution from issue origination thru verification, closure, and monitoring.

Additional Description

Basics skills required

  • Computer Science/Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Math.
  • 2+ years professional experience
  • Understanding of automotive serial data protocols (CAN, MOST, Ethernet, etc).
  • Ability to manage multiple project assignments and switch between tasks as timing and resources dictate.
  • Software QA, triage, and log analysis

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with End-to-End testing of Over the Air Reflash feature
  • Experience with vehicle electrical systems and data busses (i.e. CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet)
  • Test scripting (python, or similar)
  • Experience with automotive tools (Vehicle Spy, Canoe, Mocha, etc)
  • Experience with hardware and software requirements documentation
  • Knowledge of Vehicle Development Process
  • Familiarity working with software quality testing automation and advanced automation tools.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202414721
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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