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Senior Software Engineer in Test – Embedded Systems
| Company | Lightship RV |
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| Location | San Bruno, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $142000 – $178000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience testing software/firmware
- Proven experience in embedded systems test infrastructure
- Proficiency coding in C/C++
- Experience with test automation and continuous integration
- In-depth knowledge of CAN bus
- Experience working on safety-critical systems
- Self-directed and motivated with the ability to work effectively in uncertain situations
Responsibilities
- Design and implement Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automated test infrastructure for our embedded systems
- Work closely with software and system owners to develop deep understanding of how our systems work
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop testing coverage requirements
- Author and execute test plans to ensure our embedded systems meet functional and safety requirements
- Root cause test failures and clearly document bugs for tracking purposes
- Support development testing in the lab and in the field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ISO26262 or similar functional safety standard in a different industry
- Experience debugging across communication protocols such as CAN, UART, etc.
- Experience working with HIL platforms like dSpace, Speedgoat, VeriStand, etc.
- Familiarity with Simulink and MATLAB for model-based HIL testing
- Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets
- Proficient with basic lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, etc.)
- Experience with test and automation frameworks (e.g. Jenkins, Pytest, TestRail, etc.)
- Experience working on high voltage and/or propulsion systems
- Basic understanding of microprocessors and associated peripherals
- Experience with startup or other small company environment
