Senior Software Developer in Test - HIL Engineer

Overview As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products. You will also define, decompose, and realize feature, function, interface, and testing requirements and associated integration efforts for Ford’s next‑generation electronic systems and controls. You will lead the end‑to‑end integration and testing of these systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support product design, vehicle behaviour definition, prototype bring‑up, and debugging. Responsibilities 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. 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. Oversee and coordinate the development and validation of Distributed (i.e. Software, Electrical & Mechanical) Features on all UEV programmes. Collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams, including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers, to: Develop item definition, identify the system goal, create technical requirements and test scenarios as per consumer electronics and automotive standards. Author Core Feature Requirements and Specification documents (JAMA, FEDE and JIRA). Develop feature specifications, Quality documents (Quality History, Parameter Diagram, Feature Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA) documentation), feature verification plan. Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement, with a keen focus on the end customer’s user experience. Interact with hardware and software teams to formulate specifications for must‑have products, collaborating with device owners, programme teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements. Execute test cases and test scripts, leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across various testing phases. Decompose functional and non‑functional requirements into comprehensive test scenarios actionable against V&V test platforms and test infrastructure. Create a constant feedback loop between field issues and functional requirements and test cases, ensuring left‑shifting testing and defect detection. Qualifications Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry. Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification. Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Robot Framework, or similar. Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts. Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (JAMA, Polarion, DOORs, etc.). Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level, and the ability to triage nightly regression failures. Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., requirements‑driven test development, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing). Experience designing/integrating/validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication, cloud and connectivity, multimedia, infotainment, Android/iOS, and low‑voltage power distribution. A systems approach to design and development, with an eagerness for continuous improvement and collaborative, cross‑functional teamwork in a dynamic environment. Excellent teamwork, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V‑model. Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA). Familiarity with common electronic components and comfort reading circuit design schematics & data sheets. Ability to work independently on technical tasks, effective troubleshooting, and problem‑solving with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork skills. A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement. Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools. Experience with vehicle launch. Benefits We offer a range of benefits, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programmes, subsidised back‑up child care and more. Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more. Vehicle discount programme for employees and family members and management leases. Tuition assistance. Established and active employee resource groups. Paid time off for individual and team community service. A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. For more information on salary and benefits, visit . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company