Manager, Embedded Software V&V

Overview

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Embedded Software V&V Manager to lead our ECU Verification and Validation (V&V) team focused on test automation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive software testing and a proven track record of managing complex testing projects. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and reporting of embedded software tests to ensure our products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Component V&V Engineers focused on automated testing of embedded software.
• Define, develop, and oversee the execution of comprehensive V&V strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded software components across various domains (e.g., control systems, communication modules, sensor interfaces).
• Provide feedback on the design, development, and maintenance of robust automated test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure for embedded software V&V
• Ensure thorough validation of functional, non-functional, performance, and regression requirements at the component level, striving for maximum test coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with embedded software development teams, systems engineering, and system V&V teams to ensure seamless integration, traceability of requirements from system to component level, and alignment on V&V goals.
• Oversee the analysis of test results, lead root cause identification for reported issues, and track resolutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust software components.
• Establish and maintain Component V&V processes, methodologies, and best practices, driving continuous improvement in test efficiency, automation, and overall quality.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for component V&V activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the V&V team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Ensure all V&V activities comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes (e.g., functional safety standards, software development lifecycle models).

Qualifications

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You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits and additional information

This position is a leadership level 6.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Requisition ID

48170

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