<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on automotive applications. As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.</p> <p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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.</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain comprehensive automotive system-level test benches, ensuring their seamless integration of hardware and software components for reliable and scalable test environments, with a strong emphasis on Python-driven automation. </li><li>Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans, test plans, test cases, and test scripts to rigorously validate functional, non-functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects of automotive software systems and components. </li><li>Execute test cases and test scripts, leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across various testing phases. </li><li>Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers, to: </li><li>Review requirements for completeness, testability, and provide critical feedback on system architecture and design. </li><li>Derive detailed test scenarios from requirements, use cases, and system design analysis. </li><li>Define and implement effective Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies. </li><li>Work in tandem with development teams to troubleshoot, debug, and lead root cause analysis for issues, confirming fixes and implementing preventative measures against future regressions. </li><li>Participate in code reviews, providing expert feedback on testability, maintainability, and opportunities for automation. </li><li>Contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices, championing automation and efficiency gains. </li><li>Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in V&V methodologies, test automation best practices, and Python development. </li><li>Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities, test results, and system quality to stakeholders across the organization. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain comprehensive automotive system-level test benches, ensuring their seamless integration of hardware and software components for reliable and scalable test environments, with a strong emphasis on Python-driven automation. </li><li>Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans, test plans, test cases, and test scripts to rigorously validate functional, non-functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects of automotive software systems and components. </li><li>Execute test cases and test scripts, leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across various testing phases. </li><li>Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers, to: </li><li>Review requirements for completeness, testability, and provide critical feedback on system architecture and design. </li><li>Derive detailed test scenarios from requirements, use cases, and system design analysis. </li><li>Define and implement effective Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies. </li><li>Work in tandem with development teams to troubleshoot, debug, and lead root cause analysis for issues, confirming fixes and implementing preventative measures against future regressions. </li><li>Participate in code reviews, providing expert feedback on testability, maintainability, and opportunities for automation. </li><li>Contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices, championing automation and efficiency gains. </li><li>Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in V&V methodologies, test automation best practices, and Python development. </li><li>Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities, test results, and system quality to stakeholders across the organization. </li></ul>