Component Level Test Engineer

Kforce has a client in Palo Alto, CA, seeking a Component Level Test Engineer to join an EV team focused on groundbreaking EV technology. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for embedded software products, specifically for automotive HV battery applications. The engineer will create and execute test plans, develop automated test frameworks, review requirements, derive test scenarios, and collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality software and functionality through iteration and automation.

Must Have

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Review requirements for completeness and testability.
• Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture.
• Derive test scenarios from requirements and use cases.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve bugs.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years battery software testing experience.
• Experience validating EV battery management software.
• Strong debugging skills; triage regression failures.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++.
• Experience with automated testing tools (Pytest, Jenkins).
• Experience with software testing methodologies.

Good to Have

• Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
• Working knowledge of IDLs (DBC, LDF, ARXML).
• Experience with automotive standards and regulations (ISO 26262).
• Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and create basic electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on Service Contract Act project)

Kforce has a client in Palo Alto, CA that is seeking a Component Level Test Engineer.

Summary: If you're passionate about pioneering change and being a part of a legacy that transcends generations, the company's EV team is the place to accelerate your career while shaping the future of mobility. Join us in building a more sustainable and connected world through groundbreaking EV technology. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on automotive HV battery applications. As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments
• Review requirements for completeness and testability; Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
• Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design
• Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in battery software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry
• Experience in validating EV battery management software
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++ or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework, or similar
• Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing)

Even better if you have:

• Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)
• Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internally IDLs and frameworks
• Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262
• Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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