Test Engineering Systems

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing and improve software test cases, test processes, methods and documentation. This position will lead software validation for projects or teams on connectivity, both on test bench and in-vehicle.

What You Will Do

• Help improve software test cases, test processes, methods, and documentation.
• Leads system/sw validation for projects or teams on connectivity, both on test bench and vehicle.
• Initiates and fosters team wide activities in learning and adopting new and relevant state of the art technologies for automotive infotainment, consumer electronics, embedded systems, software testing, and test tools.
• Meet regularly with project teams and partners to ensure milestones are defined, understood and being met. Identify dependencies, risks, and drive resolution to roadblocks.
• Understand the technical details of the product to a level that you can effectively communicate with the customer and the engineering team.
• Identifies product requirement or performance issues. Work with software teams and/or partners to implement solutions to meet those requirements
• Work using an agile development process and maintain status in JIRA.
• Report regularly on project status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Work with peer project test leads across Harman and other customers to ensure dependencies and schedules are aligned.

What You Need to Be Successful

·         5+ years’ experience in automotive projects and testing of Infotainment or telematic systems

·         Working knowledge of technology, tools, and test methods for connectivity

·         Working knowledge of functional and non-functional software testing, the software test life cycle, and various test design methodologies.

·         Good working knowledge of CAN protocol, CAN analyzer tools

·         Expertise in testing on Embedded Systems or Android Platform, Android Applications

·         Expertise in test/debug tools

·         Good working knowledge of test automation, scripting languages

·         Expertise in software testing across all phases of Software Development Life Cycle

·         Expert in test case development, test execution, test management, test status reporting

·         Excellent time management & organizational skills with keen attention to detail

·         Effectively works under tight deadlines and manage projects independently

·         Experience with Agile and Scrum methodology

·         Experience with Jira is a plus.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Resourcefulness in solving problems and overcoming obstacles

·         Strong professionalism and judgment

·         BS Computer Science/Engineering desired, MS strongly preferred.

Bonus Points if You Have

·         Software testing training (SQE, ISTQB, etc.)

·         Dedicated performer with the ability to advocate appropriately for product quality

·         Relentless learner with a dedication to learn new technologies and test methods

·         Avid follower of the latest technology and products in consumer electronics

·         Embedded programming experience

·         Real-time programming and real-time operating systems

·         Programming languages and platforms (C/C++, Java, .NET, Android, J2ME, Windows Mobile)

·         Embedded hardware/system design

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to travel, if necessary.
• Be willing to work in an office in Novi.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• This position requires the use of a use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle.  As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.
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What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development