Senior Firmware Validation Engineer

At SERES, we're forging a new kind of mobility company by combining the DNA of advanced automotive engineering and design with that of state-of-the-art smart technologies and connectivity to revolutionize the future of premium electric vehicles. From our corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley we're bringing the best and brightest together with a common goal of creating the next generation of smart, clean, connected vehicles for you.

Our vision is to deliver premium electric vehicles that enhance the daily lives of our users, allowing them to live more connected, productive lives through the integration of clean technology and advanced hardware and software. The future of mobility is more than getting from A to B, it's about keeping connected to provide users customizable features, when they want it.

Job Title: Senior Firmware Validation Engineer

As a member of the control and architecture team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality test automation, hands on testing hardware bring-up which include motor controller and diagnostic tool. You will be also responsible to test and integrate firmware at vehicle level.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and improve test automation infrastructure and frameworks, as well as HIL system for extending testing coverage, diagnosis, and troubleshooting
• Develop test cases and validation criteria to satisfy Functional Safety requirements as per ISO 26262.
• Collaborate with firmware, control, and hardware engineers to ensure implementations meet requirements and desired functionality
• Troubleshoot various systems and ECUs using lab and measurement equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters as well as tools such as Vector, CANalyzer etc.
• Document and track issues as appropriate and participate in triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution

Requirements:

• BS / MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Understands the basics of EV architecture and power flow
• Proficient in Python, C/C++ is a plus
• Skilled in real-time simulation models developed using MATAB/Simulink and NI LabVIEW/Veristand
• Good understanding of MIL/HIL simulation methodologies
• Experience in testing and debugging complex hardware/software systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience with electric vehicle development is highly preferred.
• Experience with embedded systems NXP MPC microcontrollers a plus.
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment systems with Jenkins
• Experience developing embedded firmware for safety-critical applications in production environments, such as knowledge of ISO26262.
• Familiar with popular calibration tools in automotive industry, such as CANape/CANalyzer

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment authorization will be required at the time of hire.

SERES is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.