Staff Software Quality Architect

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Milford, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Designs testing strategies and automation frameworks for mechatronic systems, aligns CI architecture with platform requirements, and leads improvements to test infrastructure, quality processes, and feedback speed. Provides technical leadership on CI adoption, test strategy, and built-in quality for embedded automotive ECUs. Requires expertise in Python, C/C++, embedded software, CI/CD, automated testing, automotive communication systems, Linux, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, HIL, and BDD/TDD.
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DUTIES: Design and architect robust testing strategies and automation frameworks utilizing executable specifications for mechatronic systems. Align CI system design and evolution with VMEC user requirements and the SDV Mechatronic Platform architecture. Communicate the CI vision, roadmap, and improvement opportunities to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Proactively identify and drive implementation of enhancements to CI systems, test infrastructure, and quality processes to improve reliability, coverage, and feedback speed. Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on test strategy, CI adoption, and built-in quality practices for mechatronic ECUs. Up to 10% domestic and international travel. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study and Eight (8) years of experience as a Software Quality Architect, Software Test Architect, Software Test Engineer, or related occupation OR Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study and Six (6) years of experience as a Software Quality Architect, Software Test Architect, Software Test Engineer, or related occupation. Six (6) years of experience with: Python and C/C++, with experience in embedded software development. Three (3) years of experience with: CI/CD tools and frameworks including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Docker, and source control platforms including GitHub, GitLab, and Gerrit; and Designing and implementing automated test frameworks and pipelines, including integration with test management and defect tracking tools such as TestRail, Polarion, and JIRA. Two (2) years of experience with: Automotive embedded systems and communication technologies, including CAN and Ethernet, and operating environments including Linux and AUTOSAR; Applying software quality standards and methodologies including ASPICE, ISO 26262 (awareness), and behavior-driven or test-driven development (BDD/TDD); and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and co-simulation-based test environments for mechatronic ECUs, including integrating test results into CI dashboards and quality metrics.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus eight years of experience as a Software Quality Architect, Software Test Architect, Software Test Engineer, or related role; or a master's degree in a related field plus six years of related experience.
  • Six years of experience with Python and C/C++, including embedded software development.
  • Three years of experience with CI/CD tools and frameworks, including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Docker.
  • Three years of experience with source control platforms, including GitHub, GitLab, and Gerrit.
  • Three years of experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and pipelines integrated with test management and defect tracking tools such as TestRail, Polarion, and JIRA.
  • Two years of experience with automotive embedded systems and communication technologies, including CAN and Ethernet.
  • Two years of experience with Linux and AUTOSAR operating environments.
  • Two years of experience applying ASPICE, ISO 26262 awareness, and behavior-driven or test-driven development practices.
  • Two years of experience with hardware-in-the-loop and co-simulation test environments for mechatronic ECUs, including CI dashboard and quality metric integration.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
  • Ability to work hybrid, including reporting to the local office three days per week.

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