Software Verification Engineer – Embedded Systems​/HIL Testing​/DoD

Software Verification Engineer – Embedded Systems | HIL Testing | DoD – Auburn Hills, MI – $60.00-$72.00/Hour

We are seeking a Software Verification Engineer to support the verification and validation of embedded software systems for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ground vehicle programs in Auburn Hills, MI. This role focuses on developing automated and manual test solutions, executing software verification activities, validating software against requirements, and supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing using Vector, dSPACE, C/C++, Python, CAPL, and automotive software verification tools.

• Review software requirements and specifications to ensure testability and complete verification coverage.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual software test cases aligned with system and software requirements.
• Create requirements traceability to ensure complete verification and validation coverage.
• Design, improve, and maintain software verification environments, test infrastructure, and laboratory capabilities.
• Execute software verification testing and analyze results to validate software functionality and performance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, document, and verify software defects and corrective actions.
• Develop test plans, procedures, test descriptions, and verification reports in accordance with DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
• Utilize laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers to support verification activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve software quality.
• Support company safety, quality, and environmental policies while contributing to continuous process improvement.
• Perform additional software verification and validation activities as assigned by engineering leadership.

• US Citizenship required by Federal Law.
• Security Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain an Active U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software verification, software validation, or embedded software testing.
• Experience developing automated test procedures using Vector and/or dSPACE tool suites.
• Proficiency writing test scripts using C, C++, Python, CAPL, Vector vTESTstudio, dSPACE Automation Desk, and Control Desk.
• Hands‑on experience using electronic laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience reviewing software requirements and developing verification strategies with complete requirements traceability.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ground vehicle requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable Military Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience creating customer-facing verification documentation in accordance with DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders.
• Experience working independently while supporting multidisciplinary and geographically distributed engineering teams.

• Experience with Systems Engineering processes and methodologies.
• Experience developing or analyzing software requirements.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing experience.
• Physical hardware testing and integration experience.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Integration Lab Scheduler tools.
• Experience working within multinational or global engineering organizations.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• German language proficiency is a plus.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.