Firmware Validation Engineer - Brake & Steering

JOB TITLE:
Firmware Validation Engineer - Brake & Steering
LOCATION:
Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $78 - $88/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• 6+ years in automotive or similar industry, with experience in brake/steering actuator controls and firmware validation.
• Proven ability to debug complex hardware-software-firmware issues and implement test methodologies, including HIL test assets.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, technical specifications, validation plans, and long-term project schedules.

Job Description:
We're seeking a talented individual to lead the brake controls development with our tier-one partners. As a member of the chassis actuator engineering team, you'll work to meet engineering milestones and collaborate with tier-one suppliers to validate and release control firmware for our brake system. Responsibilities include managing system specifications, conducting failure mode and effects analysis, creating and executing validation plans, overseeing firmware release schedules, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining detailed project development timelines.

Close collaboration with cross-functional groups is essential for success in this role. If you're passionate about automotive innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain thorough brake and steering sub-system level technical specifications through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Contribute to the development of diagnostic scripts and tools.
• Collaborate with suppliers to adapt test plans to validate firmware changes and perform regression testing in time to meet project goals.
• Lead supplier firmware defects resolution & impact assessments by leveraging architecture & system design teams.
• Engage with experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics across teams to leverage collective expertise and drive innovation.

Required:

• BS or MS in engineering or a related field and 6+ years of experience within the automotive or similar industry.
• Track record in debugging ambiguous, multi-faceted problems involving hardware, software, and firmware.
• Experience with automotive actuator controls & validation methods.
• Experience with the implementation of various test methodologies and developing and operating HIL test assets.
• Knowledge of automotive program development, release processes, and long-term schedule planning.

Bonus:

• Experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 brake and/or steering controls developer.
• CANalyzer, dSPACE, Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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