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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Software Verification Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.
Summary:
As a Senior System Software Integration and Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our automotive systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing verification and validation activities to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of safety and performance. Your expertise will be vital in driving the success of our projects and maintaining our reputation for excellence.
Essential Functions:
* Design, build and maintain complex automotive system level test benches to validate automotive systems with a focus on automation
* Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans for automotive software systems and features
* Design and execute test cases and test scripts to verify system functionality, performance, and safety
* Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy
* Integrate hardware and software components to create reliable and scalable test environments
* Lead debug of any issues encountered working with cross functional teams across the organization on identifying root cause, confirming fixes and providing guidance on how we can protect against future regressions
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers to define and implement V&V strategies
* Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
* Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities and results to stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in the automotive or relevant industry
* Strong understanding of automotive systems, embedded software, and control systems
* Demonstrated experience with automotive testing instrumentation and tools
* Proficiency in automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay
* Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internal IDLs and frameworks
* Experience with automotive or aerospace HIL test benches, particularly with dSPACE, Vector VT, or similar platforms
* Experience writing and executing automated and manual tests
* Deep expertise in the EE architecture and integration of complex automotive systems, including interactions across multiple domains (e.g., body, powertrain, chassis, ADAS) and ECUs
* Proven track record of collaborating with large, cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering
* Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologies
* Experience in system-level debugging and root-cause analysis across software and hardware boundaries
* Proficiency in understanding wiring and logical schematics, network diagram and harness drawings
* Ability to define and drive system validation plan from concept to production
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Software Verification Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.
Summary:
As a Senior System Software Integration and Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our automotive systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing verification and validation activities to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of safety and performance. Your expertise will be vital in driving the success of our projects and maintaining our reputation for excellence.
Essential Functions:
* Design, build and maintain complex automotive system level test benches to validate automotive systems with a focus on automation
* Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans for automotive software systems and features
* Design and execute test cases and test scripts to verify system functionality, performance, and safety
* Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy
* Integrate hardware and software components to create reliable and scalable test environments
* Lead debug of any issues encountered working with cross functional teams across the organization on identifying root cause, confirming fixes and providing guidance on how we can protect against future regressions
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, controls engineers, and systems engineers to define and implement V&V strategies
* Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
* Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities and results to stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in the automotive or relevant industry
* Strong understanding of automotive systems, embedded software, and control systems
* Demonstrated experience with automotive testing instrumentation and tools
* Proficiency in automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay
* Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internal IDLs and frameworks
* Experience with automotive or aerospace HIL test benches, particularly with dSPACE, Vector VT, or similar platforms
* Experience writing and executing automated and manual tests
* Deep expertise in the EE architecture and integration of complex automotive systems, including interactions across multiple domains (e.g., body, powertrain, chassis, ADAS) and ECUs
* Proven track record of collaborating with large, cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering
* Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologies
* Experience in system-level debugging and root-cause analysis across software and hardware boundaries
* Proficiency in understanding wiring and logical schematics, network diagram and harness drawings
* Ability to define and drive system validation plan from concept to production
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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