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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Vehicle Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $192,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Log Analysis, MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Test Management, Scripting, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.phoenixjobs.com/job.asp?id=3367883028&tx=ZT2322TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## 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. ## Description The engineer will collaborate with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns. The role involves independently driving day-to-day development activities and traveling to proving grounds and other company test sites for seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones. 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 creating and improving 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 on structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance. * Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demonstrations, 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 the 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 readies, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation. * Debug complex software/hardware integration issues across various domains, including chassis controls, body, thermals, and infotainment. * Collect, analyze, and report CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams. * Support the setup and configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including 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. * Show willingness to support irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)