Job Title 

Manager, Software and Systems Testing

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a hands-on engineering manager responsible for providing leadership, directing the activities of the test engineers to ensure the correct operation of each of the vehicle ECUs and the integrated vehicle software.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

 Lead and grow the team of software test engineers responsible for validating the vehicle software  Plan, Develop and execute test cases for vehicle software  Support testing across all vehicle areas  Support debugging of software issues at HIL bench and vehicle level.  Sign off features and functions before software is deployed to customer vehicles  Create Test to requirements coverage matrix for complete vehicle Software  Collaborate with cross functional teams to make continuous improvements in vehicle software Keep track and plan installation of test equipment and facilities 

Required Experience 

 Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Electrical/Electronic engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent  5+ years of relevant experience  Hands on experiences in manual and automated testing of vehicle ECUs  Experience in modelling in Matlab/Simulink, GT-Suite.  Experience with HIL tools such as Dspace/NI/Tracetronic ECUTEST/Vector CANoe  Experience with low-level and high-level programming languages (C/C++ and Python)  Experience with major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS)  Good understanding of vehicle software requirements and related use cases  Capable of carrying out wiring/debugging HIL issues  Experience working in Polarion and JIRA  Valid Driver’s license required

Preferred Experience  

Solid understanding of HIL Testing methodologies and tools Understand advanced concepts relating to RS-232/422/485, PWM, UDP, GPIB, CAN, LIN. Knowledge of UDS ISO14229, debugging of vehicle buses: CAN/CANFD/LIN/Ethernet Experience in EV features such as Charging, HV battery, HVIL, Pre-charge, ISO15118, CCS, isolation, HV contactor sequence Knowledge of Electric Vehicle architecture with detailed understanding of Powertrain, Battery, Chassis, Body, Charging, 12V systems, Infotainment and OTA. Understanding of vehicle firmware SW testing certifications Prior management experience OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience

Travel Requirements

Business travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone   Comprehensive Health Insurance   Equity Compensation  Flexible Paid Time Off  Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

 Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

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