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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vehicle Software Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, JIRA, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Log Analysis, MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Data, Test Management, Scripting, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2EA64C67A8E2489D82DB60356FB3029F/job/ ## 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 so ware validation, systems integra on, 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. Preferred Qualifications * 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 simula on 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 * Lead vehicle-level testing and validation activities for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across chassis/motion controls, body systems, thermal management, infotainment, and other embedded vehicle domains. * Plan, develop, and execute test procedures, validation workflows, and vehicle-level test plans to evaluate software functionality, performance, and overall system behavior. * Perform vehicle bring-up activities including ECU installation, software flashing, configuration setup, hardware retrofits, wiring harness validation, and instrumentation installation to maintain vehicle readiness. * Conduct in-vehicle testing and evaluation, including ride and handling assessments, stability testing, performance tuning, and feature validation using data acquisition and analysis tools. * Troubleshoot and root-cause complex software, hardware, and system integration issues across multiple vehicle domains, collaborating closely with software, systems, and controls engineering teams. * Collect, analyze, and interpret CAN, LIN, and Ethernet network logs to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams. * Support the setup, configuration, and validation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and integrated vehicle test environments. * Operate prototype vehicles on structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded software features and ensure vehicle-level attribute performance. * Analyze test data and vehicle behavior to support software development, control system tuning, and feature optimization. * Document test procedures, software defects, validation results, modifications, and issue investigations in Jira or similar tracking tools, including detailed reproduction steps and supporting logs. * Maintain prototype fleet readiness for validation, demonstrations, development activities, and software release testing. * Travel to proving grounds, company test sites, and development locations to support vehicle setup, testing, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts. * Support occasional evenings and weekends during prototype operations, software releases, and critical test campaigns. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [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) - [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) ## 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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)