Hardware TPM

Job#: 3015301

Job Description:
Job Title: Technical Program Manager (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Location: Dearborn,MI

Pay: $70.50
Position Overview

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will lead the technical delivery of end-to-end software feature validation using Agile processes, tools, and methods. This role requires expertise in software test design, vehicle functional partitioning, electrical and communication architectures, embedded software processes, and OEM Global Product Development Systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee technical delivery of software feature validation using Agile methodologies.
• Act as the single point of contact between the test organization, feature owners, engineering teams, and suppliers.
• Manage test projects for assigned features, including integration, scope, coverage, timelines, communications, and risk management.
• Define Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing scope, manage resources, and lead status updates.
• Develop and execute automated test procedures using HiL equipment.
• Document and review execution reports, report incidents, and track software updates for issue resolution.
• Negotiate testing scope and statements of work.
• Support trade-off analysis of test requirements vs. environment capabilities to define instrumentation strategies.
• Analyze requirements, electrical schematics, functional specifications, and FMEA documentation.
• Design, maintain, and execute test procedures aligned with test design guidelines.
• Implement and validate test environments, automation, and vehicle variant management solutions.
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems and test environments to minimize false positives.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies for test design, management, and execution processes.

Required Skills

• Program Management of projects and teams.
• Test Automation.
• Software Testing.
• Integration Testing.
• Regression Testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies in automotive or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with OEM Global Product Development Systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.