Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description The Role:

We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQAE) to help us elevate our software built-in quality to the next level in the Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization! In this role you will be using Agile methods, such as behavior driven development (BDD), to collaborate with product owners, developers, and testers to ideate, create, and execute software behavior tests for the next generation of GM embedded controllers. This role will support our Vehicle Dynamics, States, and Modes team which is part of the larger VMEC organization within GM's Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering group. What You'll Do (Responsibilities): Develop test cases to assess software products at the solution level. Identify software anomalies, missed requirements and performance issues early in the development process. Develop robust continuous automation methods using tools such the robot framework. Understand functional, safety, and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate test plans and setups. Execute test plans on a variety of test environments such as hardware and software in-the-loop simulators, and vehicles. Identify and resolve software problems; contribute to the team knowledge base so common software errors, corner case situations and other learnings can be retained and shared. Frequently collaborate with controls, diagnostic, and software cross-functional teams as well as other stakeholders to define effective acceptance criteria. Travel as required. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. 2+ years of embedded software development or test experience. Proficient with Python or other similar scripting languages (R, C, C++, MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent programming language). Experience reading and debugging source code in C/C++ language. Experience with JIRA, GIT, Rhapsody, Optimus and Scaled Agile Framework. Experience working in an Agile environment. What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications): Master's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization. Knowledge of applied controls theory at the system level. Working knowledge of the software development process. Test automation (e.g., Jenkins), regression testing, and test procedure creation. Knowledge of vehicle states, vehicle modes, and their dependencies. Software-in-the-loop / controller virtualization test environment experience. Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk CppUTest environment experience. MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience. Communication protocol and tool experience (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN diagnostics, ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy/Comet/Galaxy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel