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Senior Embedded Software QA Engineer

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General Motors

Senior Embedded Software QA Engineer

Warren, MI

Description

Workplace Classification:

Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the candidate is expected to report to their primary work location three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

As a Product Cybersecurity Software Quality Engineer (PCYS QE), you will be responsible for creating test cases, execute them and ensuring there are no regressions in the software on embedded devices. Certificate Lifecycle Management and Device Registration are complex features that relies on strong multi-functional team process.

The individual in this role will be responsible for developing test plans, supporting automation of test cases, happy path and not happy path, to ensure software quality within the development team and finding bugs early on in the process. You should also possess a mixture of strong project management, communication, interpersonal, and technical skills. Having the ability to manage projects across the development lifecycle with a strong focus on process maturity, risk management and closed-loop-learning will also be required.

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To thrive in an ambiguous or fast-paced environment, you must have a proven track record of multitasking, root cause analysis of complex issues, driving results, collaborating across all functions, and influencing others.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Understand implementation project timelines and vehicle program rollout timing.
  • Drive resolution of all issues surfaced during development process that lack a natural owner or require multi-functional coordination.
  • Understand core strategies, feature requirements, UX requirements and operational process requirements for Certificate Lifecycle Management and Device Registration.
  • Lead multi-functional effort of Product Development, Aftersales Engineering, Customer Experience, and other resources who support software updates, from project inception, validation, approval process through delivery.
  • Collaborate with the System Integration Team (SIT) to develop and execute a comprehensive integration plan to ensure robust field performance.
  • Drive formal closed-loop-learning for issues identified to ensure long-term corrective action.
  • Define/Refine robust scalable processes and formally document for consumption by multi-functional team members as well as new team members.
  • Responsible for executing both manual and automated test scripts to verify component functional and performance requirements on systems.
  • Configure benches to support specific test scenarios.
  • Characterize and document defects including identifying steps to reproduce, linking failures to requirements, and collecting all associated test logs.
  • Develop and update test cases and test automation scripts as required.
  • Interact with multiple engineering fields within the Software Defined Vehicle team to support defect resolution.
  • Provide regular status updates and complete documentation and test results.

Additional Description

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science. Equivalent experience within the automotive industry or engineering will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, C, or comparable.
  • Working knowledge and experience in embedded software development and vehicle connectivity technologies.

People Skills:

  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and ability to identify and remove roadblocks.
  • Proactive / results driven individual with high level of initiative and individual accountability.
  • Proven track record to summarize concise project status and focus leadership attention on key issues.
  • Strong Project Management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead complex problems and propose solutions.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 3+ years of experience in Automotive Electrical Systems and/or vehicle programming.
  • Experience with Robot Framework.
  • Experience working within a structured Systems Engineering environment that included formal Requirements Engineering, Change Management, and Configuration Management processes and tools.
  • Knowledge of DFSS principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Prior experience in leading multi-functional teams with strong collaboration skills.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA; Milford, MI 48381, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202500230
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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