General Motors

Staff Software Test Engineer - ADAS Infrastructure Compliance

General Motors • $134K — $207K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Software/Computer/Electrical/Embedded Systems/Electronics) or equivalent
  • 7+ years in Black Box testing, software testing, and automation
  • Proficient in Python with knowledge of bash and Jenkins
  • Experience with System on Chip (SoC) software and protocols like CAN and Ethernet
  • Background in compliance testing on open loop, HIL, and SIL benches
  • Expertise in vehicle safety testing, diagnostics, and cybersecurity for ADAS controllers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on independent investigation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans for validation
  • Identify gaps and streamline test methodologies across validation organizations
  • Analyze requirements and feasibility for validation testing
  • Develop solutions for testing gaps and share best practices organization-wide
  • Manage validation projects, ensuring readiness and timely reporting
  • Train team members on test result analysis and systematic development
  • Champion innovation workshops to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Eligibility for company vehicle evaluation program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ADAS Infrastructure validation team supports the validation testing of ADAS controllers in the domains of Serial Communication, Diagnostics, Cybersecurity, OTA and vehicle safety. Testing can be conducted on open loop, close loop HIL benches or SIL platform. Test automation is continuously updated to ensure comprehensive test coverage and early issue detection.

The Role:

The role requires the ability to lead the team technically to achieve validation excellence and deliver timely validation results to meet program milestones. The role also requires working independently/cross-functionally, developing new projects for the team to execute, and efficiently reporting any issue for timely resolution. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to grow and develop career by working with various branches of the AV organization and the latest ADAS technology.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Work collaboratively with Reguirement Owner/SME, Calibration, System Safety, Platform/APP software and tool teams to implement appropriate test plans for validation execution
  • Identify opportunities and drive alignment across GM validation organizations on test methodologies to maximize collaboration and efficiencies
  • Gather and analyze requirements/test inputs, assess validation feasibility and troubleshoot issues
  • Identify testing gaps at the organizational level and propose solutions to provide coverage and propagate those solutions across other validation organizations
  • Track and make visible SW issue sources and drive improvements in upstream processes
  • Act as the validation testing SME for the team and develop best practice for the team
  • Design test setup for new validation programs on either Open-Loop, HIL and SIL benches
  • Manage validation projects including validation timing, bench readiness, simulation environment/tool readiness, test automation readiness, and regular validation status reporting or escalation
  • Train other team members on analyzing test results and participate in data-driven system development initiatives
  • Determine scrum priorities and apply various testing in the sprint, such as smoke, sanity, regression and feature based testing
  • Monitor SW rollout and QA testing from various teams, platform/APP/Integration
  • Conduct Delta Questionnaire to determine validation required for MY changes in software
  • Own validation roadmap for the team
  • Champion Ideation/Innovation workshop within the team and drive continuous improvement
  • Deliver validation result on time with quality to the internal customers including Software readiness, Issue documentation and test report


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical/Embedded Systems/Electronics Engineering or equivalent field
  • 7+ year experience with Black Box testing, software testing and test automation or related experience
  • Prior software experience, preferably in Python with exposure to bash and Jenkins automation
  • Knowledge and experience with System on Chip (SoC) SW and communication protocols like CAN and Ethernet
  • Knowledge of system engineering and its application in SW validation testing
  • Knowledge and experience in compliance testing on open loop, HIL and SIL benches
  • Knowledge of vehicle safety testing, serial data communications, diagnostics, cybersecurity, OTA and reprogramming for ADAS controllers
  • Knowledge of calibration/MAC/ARXML/ODX and their impact in testing
  • Ability to anticipate problems & escalade issues timely
  • Ability to identify and apply new technology to improve validation efficiency and quality
  • Ability to independently investigate issues based on limited information, demonstrating high level of analytical ability to resolve complex problems
  • Ability to juggle frequent urgent requests and fast-paced changes in SW development
  • Ability to communicate at different levels of organization efficiently
  • Be creative, disciplined and have a strong sense of responsibility & timing commitment


What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Understanding of major automotive vehicle systems such as Advanced Driver-Assistance (ADAS), Motion Control, Automotive Network, and Powertrain
  • Experience with Linux or QNX OS/file system
  • Experience with test tool such as CANoe, Vehicle Spy, INCA, AutoVAL
  • Exposure to the Adaptive AUTOSAR service-based vehicle platform
  • Exposure to C/C++ language
  • Exposure to CI/CD development methodologies
  • Experience with scrum operation
  • 7+ year experience with Black Box testing, software testing and test automation or related experience


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Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
  • The salary range for this role: is $134,700 to $207,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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