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# Sr Controls Test Engineer

- **Company:** Also, Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, MATLAB, Software Testing Automation Framework, Scripting, CAPL
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1763d0a28a2a174

## About the Role

* Bachelor's/master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related engineering field.
 * 5+ years in embedded/automotive test engineering.
 * Strong experience with SIL/HIL/vehicle testing.
 * Test automation and scripting expertise (MATLAB, Python, CAPL, Shell).
 * Strong understanding of vehicle protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS).
 * Experience with debugging tools, telemetry analysis, and issue triage.
 * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Vector tools.
 * Experience in powertrain or SDV architectures.
 * Experience with Vector toolchain (CANoe, CANApe, Canalyzer).
 * Exposure to automotive quality processes.

## Description

* Define comprehensive test strategies and architectures for new features and systems.
 * Translate requirements and system design into detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
 * Build and maintain test automation frameworks (Python, scripting, MATLAB/Simulink, CAPL).
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.
 * Execute MIL/SIL/vehicle-level testing; analyze logs, telemetry, and CAN data.
 * Collaborate across software, firmware, systems, and vehicle teams to resolve integration issues.
 * Track and report quality metrics, coverage, and defect trends.


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