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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vehicle Software Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,200.0 - $283,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Computer-Aided Software Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Test Case, Test Management, Scripting, Build Management, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-vehicle-software-integration-test-engineer-long-beach-ca--bd005393-1508-47fd-a38f-0490a7e2131f ## About the Role * Bachelor''s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; or equivalent hands-on technical experience. * 3+ years of experience in vehicle-level software validation, systems integration, prototype vehicle operations, or automotive technician work. * Strong working knowledge of automotive embedded systems, including chassis control ECUs, body modules, thermal management, braking, steering, and powertrain. * Experience supporting vehicle bring-up, calibration loops, or multi-domain integration testing. * Comfortable with ECU flashing, calibration updates, and electrical troubleshooting. * Strong proficiency with CAN tools and software for diagnostic interfaces, and log analysis for embedded systems such as CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, Intrepid CS tools, and MATLAB. * Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics concepts and testing methods, including ride and handling evaluations. * Demonstrated ability to operate development vehicles safely and confidently in a test environment. * Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team. * Valid driver''s license and clean driving record. * Willingness to travel for test trips and support off-site builds and test campaigns as required. Even better, you may have... * Experience with EV platforms and modern vehicle software architecture. * Accredited proving ground driver training or experience with at-limit driving. * Experience with HIL systems and vehicle simulation environments. * Hands-on skills with wiring, sensors, and harnesses in a prototype environment. * Familiarity with Python scripting or automation tools for data collection and analysis. * Knowledge of functional safety principles (ISO 26262) * Familiarity with software release tools and test case management systems., Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Build Management, CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering), Calibration, Campaigns, Case Management, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Detail Oriented, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware-Software Integration, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Infotainment, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, Leadership, MATLAB, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Powertrain, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Product Demonstration, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Retrofit, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Seasonal Design, Simulation, Software Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Software Testing, Software Validation, Stability Analysis, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Technical Support, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Thermal Management, Tuition Fees, Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Wire Harness ## Description We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Vehicle Software Integration & Test Engineer to lead vehicle-level software integration, validation and development operations across embedded domains-chassis, body, thermal, and more. This role is critical in ensuring high software quality through robust in-vehicle testing and operational readiness of the development fleet. You'll collaborate closely with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns, while driving day-to-day development activities with a high degree of autonomy. This role will also require travel to proving grounds and other company test sites to support seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones., Test Planning and Execution: * Lead and execute vehicle-level test plans for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across multiple domains, including chassis/motion controls, body systems, and thermal management. * Design and perform in-vehicle tests, including ride and handling evaluations, stability assessments, and performance tuning, using data acquisition and analysis tools. * Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows. * Develop and implement repeatable test procedures for vehicle-level software features and attributes. * Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance. * Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demos, and development activities. * Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements, methods, and success criteria. * Analyze and interpret data from vehicle testing, providing insights to support engineering development and tuning of control systems. * Document testing procedures, results, modifications, and software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs using task/bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira). * Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations. Software and Systems Integration: * Support the installation, validation, and troubleshooting of new ECUs and software builds. * Perform vehicle bring-up tasks, including retrofitting new hardware and ECUs, flashing, and wiring harness checkout. * Lead vehicle readiness, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation. * Debug complex software/hardware integration issues across various domains (e.g., chassis controls, body, thermals, infotainment). * Collect, analyze, and report CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams. * Support the setup, configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including the integration of chassis control modules for simulation and testing. * Travel to various testing locations, proving grounds, and company test sites to support vehicle setup, operation, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts. * Willingness to support irregular hours (evenings/weekends) as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns. What you''ll do... Test Planning and Execution: * Lead and execute vehicle-level test plans for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across multiple domains, including chassis/motion controls, body systems, and thermal management. * Design and perform in-vehicle tests, including ride and handling evaluations, stability assessments, and performance tuning, using data acquisition and analysis tools. * Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows. * Develop and implement repeatable test procedures for vehicle-level software features and attributes. * Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance. * Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demos, and development activities. * Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements, methods, and success criteria. * Analyze and interpret data from vehicle testing, providing insights to support engineering development and tuning of control systems. * Document testing procedures, results, modifications, and software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs using task/bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira). * Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations. Software and Systems Integration: * Support the installation, validation, and troubleshooting of new ECUs and software builds. * Perform vehicle bring-up tasks, including retrofitting new hardware and ECUs, flashing, and wiring harness checkout. * Lead vehicle readiness, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation. * Debug complex software/hardware integration issues across various domains (e.g., chassis controls, body, thermals, infotainment). * Collect, analyze, and report CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams. * Support the setup, configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including the integration of chassis control modules for simulation and testing. * Travel to various testing locations, proving grounds, and company test sites to support vehicle setup, operation, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts. * Willingness to support irregular hours (evenings/weekends) as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)