Associate Design Engineer - Software V&V

Auto req ID : 23544

Title : Associate Design Engineer - Software V&V

Job Function : Engineering

Location : PDC

Company : Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Shift : SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience.

To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent.

We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it.

We build it. Join our team as a Associate Design Engineer - Software V&V.

Job Summary

In this position you will perform the system and component level testing of future product on vehicle and bench top equipment.

You will be responsible for defining the test case, understanding and operating vehicle and systems, defining pass or fail criteria, reporting test findings, and supporting resolution of issues found in test.

You will be working with an experienced cross-functional engineering team to ensure both the successful delivery of new features as well as the successful integration of existing features into new platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Review requirements at the vehicle, system and component levels. Work with component owners and design engineers to define, develop, and execute vehicle, system, and bench tests for H-D electronic control units (ECUs).
• Develop and implement custom test functions, sequences, and test setups using breakout boxes, Vector CANalyzer and CANoe, CAPL scripting, and software prototyping tools as needed.
• Create test reports to summarize test findings and to satisfy reporting requirements of various processes including ISO-26262
• Create bug reports and provide information on issue recreation to support issue resolution.
• Work extensively with CAN, analog and digital based control systems.
• Provide manual test support for controls development and testing.
• Automate test cases by writing or supporting the creation of test sequences in the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) lab and by reviewing results to confirm correct HiL test case execution.
• Utilize third-party software tools to log and share data with other teams within H-D.
• Develop and implement new test capabilities for manual testing to expand test case coverage.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree.

Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have demonstrated some of the following :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with vehicle communications protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, CCP).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for quality assurance.

Preferred experience :

• Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Helix-ALM or other Software Lifecycle management tools.
• Knowledge of software validation process associated with automotive type embedded systems.
• Experience logging and interpreting CAN communication datasets.
• Experience with Matlab / Simulink modeling and simulation model development / integration.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports : No

Travel Required : 0 - 10%

Pay Range : 58,800 - 88,100

Visa Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Relocation : This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)