Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer

Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer

About the Role:?We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Senior Vehicle Software Test & Development Operations Engineer to lead vehicle-level software validation and development operations across embedded domains chassis, body, thermal, and more. This role is critical in ensuring high software quality through robust in-vehicle testing and operational readiness of the development fleet.
You ll collaborate closely with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns, while driving day-to-day development activities with a high degree of autonomy. This role will also require travel to winter test proving grounds and other company test sites to support seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead vehicle-level test planning and execution for pre-merge and post-merge software builds across multiple domains (chassis controls, body systems, thermal, etc.)
• Drive end-to-end development fleet readiness including software flashing, configuration, instrumentation setup, and release coordination
• Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes, validating embedded feature behavior and performance
• Partner with technicians and garage teams to manage vehicle setup, diagnostics, and resolution of hardware/software issues
• Lead issue triage and debugging efforts using CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy), log analysis, and collaboration with engineering owners
• Document, track, and escalate software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs in tools like Jira
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows
• Travel as needed to proving grounds (e.g., winter testing), test tracks, and company engineering sites to support vehicle testing and fleet operations
• Afternoon, weekend, or nighttime testing may be required depending on development needs and test schedules
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and operators on validation best practices and vehicle test procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle-level software validation, systems integration, or embedded development
• Strong proficiency with CAN tools, diagnostic interfaces, and log analysis for embedded systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate development vehicles safely and confidently in a test environment
• Hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams including SW engineers, technicians, and test operators
• Solid understanding of automotive embedded systems, including body modules, thermal management, and chassis control ECUs
• Proven track record of debugging complex vehicle-level issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field Accredited proving ground driver training
• Experience with electric vehicle platforms and modern vehicle software architecture
• Familiarity with software release tools and test case management systems
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote test sites (including cold weather and high-altitude locations)
• Experience supporting vehicle bring-up, calibration loops, or multi-domain integration testing
• Knowledge of functional safety principles (ISO 26262) or automotive process frameworks (ASPICE)

Estimated Min Rate: $40.00
Estimated Max Rate: $60.00


Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.