Connectivity & OnStar Service Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Work arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Chandler, AZ at least three times per week (or more frequently if dictated by business needs).

The Role

The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for participating in the integration and test of GM Connectivity, Telematics, and Infotainment products.  The engineer will work closely with requirements and development teams to understand functional and interface specifications to create written test cases. The position requires the creation of automated test scripts to automate appropriate test cases. The engineer will also work with software development teams on integration and triage of issues as well as coordinating test activities with external validation organizations. The position requires strong working knowledge automotive CAN and FSA messaging. The engineer will need to be comfortable with configuring hardware, flashing software, and using automotive bus analyzers to read/write messages on the vehicle network.

What You'll Do

• Software Requirements and Design analysis for test purposes.

• Creating test plans and ensuring traceability to requirements.

• Bench setup and proper software configuration.

• Input of test cases and test results into formal test case database.

• Work closely with requirement, development, and test teams

• Configure cellular simulator to perform wireless testing.

• Triage issues on the telematic embedded unit.

• Creation and execution of automated test scripts.

• Interpret test case results and work with development to record and identify defects.

• Ad hoc triage of system issues.

• Gather and interpret information from all component interfaces.

• Create test scenarios to identify resource dependencies or conflicts.

• Work with software development teams to perform manual unit testing and resolved defect regression testing.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in software integration and testing.

• Proficiency in Python; C++ experience is a strong plus.

• Proven experience in system test development, including:

  • Test generation and scripting.

  • Automated and manual test execution.

  • Application logging and result analysis.

• Experience working with software/firmware on embedded hardware platforms.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with test and release processes in a fast-paced development environment.

• Automotive and Telematics Test experience preferred.

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• C++ experience is a strong plus.

• 8+ years of experience in software integration and testing.

• 5+ years of experience with Python.

• 4+ years of test experience in automotive and cellular embedded device industries.

This Job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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