Senior Hardware Test Engineer

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

The Forterra Test team is seeking an Integration Test Engineer with a focus on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. The Integration Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring our new software and hardware designs work well together and meet Forterra's design requirements.

Forterra is a fast-growing company expanding our autonomy solution across multiple vehicle platforms.

The Integration Test Engineer role will write and automate test cases to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and communication between modules. Testing will be focused on new hardware integration, software integration to the hardware, and fault management.

What you'll do

• Develop and document test procedures to validate requirements on a test bench.
• Execute test procedures, ensuring accurate data collection and thorough documentation of results and observations.
• Conduct validation and design qualification through structured analysis and hands-on testing in a HIL environment.
• Generate detailed test reports, summarize findings, and raise defect tickets for issue tracking and resolution by relevant teams.
• Provide regular updates on project status, test progress, and timelines to ensure alignment with program milestones.
• Participate in hardware design reviews, offering testability and verification feedback to improve design robustness.
• Engage in requirement reviews to assess test feasibility and contribute to the definition of verifiable, measurable hardware requirements.
• Adapt and refine test strategies to ensure compatibility with the application’s operational conditions and performance targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering with at least 2 years performing hardware testing
• Experience performing hardware in the loop (HIL) testing (e.g. dSPACE, NI VeriStand, Vector VT System, Speedgoat, Simulink Real-Time)
• Experience writing automation code in LabVIEW, Python, or Ansible
• Familiarity using CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins )
• Very comfortable using command-line Linux.
• Flexible team player with good oral and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a very fast-paced environment with team members from many different disciplines
• Proven success individually and in team environments.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for testing and/or other events

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of automotive electronics and a familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and LIN.
• Solid understanding of Ethernet and socket programming (e.g. TCP, UDP, VLANs, subnets, routes )
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with automotive and defense safety standards such as ISO 26262 and/or MIL-STD882E.
• Subject matter expertise in their field.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with automotive ethernet
• Experience with designing and building test cables
• Skilled in fabricating or 3D printing test fixtures

What location will this position be based out of?

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