Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Embedded Software V&V
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software V&V Manager to lead a team focused on test automation, ensuring high-quality software components through comprehensive testing and collaboration with development teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Component V&V Engineers focused on automated testing of embedded software
Define, develop, and oversee the execution of comprehensive V&V strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded software components across various domains (e.g., control systems, communication modules, sensor interfaces)
Provide feedback on the design, development, and maintenance of robust automated test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure for embedded software V&V
Ensure thorough validation of functional, non-functional, performance, and regression requirements at the component level, striving for maximum test coverage and efficiency
Collaborate closely with embedded software development teams, systems engineering, and system V&V teams to ensure seamless integration, traceability of requirements from system to component level, and alignment on V&V goals
Oversee the analysis of test results, lead root cause identification for reported issues, and track resolutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust software components
Establish and maintain Component V&V processes, methodologies, and best practices, driving continuous improvement in test efficiency, automation, and overall quality
Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for component V&V activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the V&V team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
Ensure all V&V activities comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes (e.g., functional safety standards, software development lifecycle models)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in embedded software Verification & Validation or Software Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
Proven experience leading and managing technical teams, with a strong ability to motivate, develop, and guide engineers
Deep understanding of the embedded software development lifecycle and various V&V methodologies (e.g., V-model, Agile)
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded software V&V (e.g., Python, C/C++)
Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C) and diagnostic tools
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in a relevant engineering field
Experience with safety-critical embedded systems and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262 for automotive, IEC 61508 for industrial automation, DO-178C for aerospace)
Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices for embedded software
Knowledge of various embedded processor architectures and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with requirements management, configuration management, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, DOORS)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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