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ECU White Box Stress Test Engineer

Stellantis Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 14, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Senior hardware/embedded test engineer focused on automotive HW verification

Stack/tools

Hardware/embedded test environments: white-box HW testing, HIL (dSPACE, ETAS), lab tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum/logical analyzers)

ECUs/SOCs: HPC, Zonal Computers; peripheral SOCs; bootloaders; Autosar MCAL understanding

Software/tools: VT Studio, CANoe, ALM/PLM/JIRA, Git; defect tracking, test case design

Networks/communication: automotive networks and wireless (NFC, UWB, Wi‑Fi)

Data/analysis: statistical analysis, traceability of test cases to requirements

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of hardware tests from requirements and design issues; drive testing prerequisites

  • Write test firmware to trigger HW MCUs/SOCs; perform white-box testing and analyze results

  • Collect, report, and summarize test results; manage defects; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor in Electronics/Communication or Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in automotive HW testing

  • Automotive EE HW white-box testing experience; testing advanced automotive ECUs and peripheral SOCs

  • Proficiency with test equipment; embedded code debugging; read schematics; HIL/real-time validation

  • Experience with VT Studio, CANoe; semiconductor datasheets; defect tracking (ALM/JIRA)

  • Familiarity with automotive networks/protocols, wireless automotive tech; statistical pass/fail criteria

  • Strong problem-solving, commu

Full Description

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience.

The main job responsibilities will be

  • Lead development and execution of hardware tests based on requirements, design issues, and best practices.
  • Execute White box test case and work with cross-functional teams to achieve the prerequisites for testing setup
  • Write test firmware code to trigger the HW MCU & SOCs and perform testing
  • Perform white box testing using system and hardware interface requirements
  • Analyze and report test results to the hardware/software design team using defect management systems (ALM / PLM / JIRA etc.)
  • Provide support in the investigation of validation issues, debugging, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans
  • Actively engage with the design community, including component engineers and hardware engineers, in developing solutions for urgent product issues
  • Provide technical reports, graphs, tables, analysis, logs, timing charts, and status to target test progress reports on a timely basis
  • Analyze detailed data from Hardware White box tests, synthesize the results, and summarize
  • Participate in assembly, fitment, disassembly, and inspection of test components
  • Track testing schedule, and report delays to management
  • Participate in testing issue discussion with other teams
  • Create and maintain bi-directional traceability of artifacts like test cases and requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university
  • 5 years of related engineering experience
  • Experience in automotive EE HW white box Testing
  • Experience in testing advanced automotive ECUs (HPC, Zonal Computers etc.) along with the peripheral SOCs
  • Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, components, and systems.
  • Ability to read and understand circuit - board schematics.
  • Experience in using testing tools and equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.
  • Proficient in embedded code debugging to perform white box testing.
  • Experience in using VT Studio, CANoe
  • Excellent familiarity with semiconductor data sheets to enable register-level diagnostics and debugging for SOCs/MCU.
  • Demonstrated Hardware- In-the-Loop systems experience (dSPACE, ETAS, HIL systems)
  • Experience with HIL electrical/ wiring harness, load box design, implementation, and troubleshooting
  • Proficient in automotive network and diagnostics protocols.
  • Proficient in wireless communication technologies used in the automotive industry (NFC, UWB, Wi-Fi etc.)
  • Experience with statistical analysis of data to establish pass/fail criteria
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Hardware white box test & stress testing for automotive domain
  • Understanding HW principles, including test planning, test case design, and defect tracking.
  • 7 years or experience in automotive EE HW testing
  • Understanding of Bootloaders and Autosar MCAL for board bring-up activities and SOC validation
  • DFSS Certification
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA), and agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success

  • Be curious to ask the right questions
  • Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
  • Ability to expands to domain(s)
  • Ability to own feature design & implementation
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
  • Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
  • Ability to develop as a mentor
  • Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and a task leader
  • Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
Electronics and CommunicationElectrical EngineeringAutomotive EE HW TestingWhite Box TestingEmbedded Code DebuggingHardware-In-the-Loop SystemsAutomotive Network ProtocolsStatistical AnalysisProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsDebuggingTest PlanningDefect TrackingVersion Control SystemsAgile DevelopmentWireless Communication Technologiesmulti-location

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