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Safety Electronics Validation Engineer

 

Job Summary:

 

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Safety Electronics Validation Engineer. This is a Contract position.

The Safety Electronics Validation Engineer will execute component and subsystem software testing for the vehicle Body features, electrical and software architectures.  The candidate will work closely with the Software Team, Electrical Team, and Vehicle Integration Team to validate the Body systems software on different test properties. The validation engineer will generate test cases and analyze results to ensure program requirements are met.

Responsibilities include:

·       Develop software validation test cases for the Safety electronics system (ACU, FCM, PAS) and LV components.

·       Work closely with Software, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams on the integration of multiple control units on the test properties.

·       Collaborate with Software, Electrical, and Safety teams to develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test properties validation plans

·       Write detailed test specifications and test scripts based on system and component requirements. Generate a testing plan that achieves targets at various milestones

·       Analyze and visualize large data sets from various data sources to understand the use cases and validation criteria

·       Post-processing and analysis of experimental data to validate and inform models

·       Technical communication of analysis results and tradeoffs

·       Root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and escalation of risks to keep software development process on track

·       Identify opportunities for automation. Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency

·       Participate in Agile Software development processes

 Qualifications:

·       Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer Software, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred.

·       Minimum three (3) years experience in using systems modeling platforms for test development, test automation, test requirements development, execution and reporting

·       Minimum two (2) years experience working with low voltage and high voltage systems

·       Excellent communication, team building, and relationship building skills.

·       Specific experience includes:

·       Open and closed-loop control systems for sensors, actuators, vehicle controllers, etc.

·       Low voltage components such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc.

·       Passive restraint systems; air bags, retractors, and seatbelts

·       Forward collision warning systems

·       Pedestrian alert systems.

·       Body electrical components such as Body Control module, Lighting systems, entry controls, wipe/wash systems, ignition systems, and display systems

·       Electric vehicle system, requirements, testing, and validation – Software/System

·       CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocol

·       CAN tools such as CANalyzer, P-CAN, Kvaser, CANoe, CANApe, etc.

·       MATLAB, Simulink, and State flowcharts

·       Knowledge in scripting languages (such as Python, CAPL)

·       Knowledge with a requirements management tool, such as Polarion or DOORS

·       8D, five whys, and other structured problem solving tools to diagnose complex issues

·       Industry standards such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, SAE, etc.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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