Vehicle Firmware Validation Engineer (Brake & Steering)

Location: 100% ONSITE - Foster City, California (94404)
Duration: 6 month contract - (extension potential)
Pay: Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $65 - $70/hr
Type: W2 contract ONLY - (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)
Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.


We're seeking a talented individual to lead the brake controls development with our tier-one partners. As a member of the chassis actuator engineering team, you'll work to meet engineering milestones and collaborate with tier-one suppliers to validate and release control firmware for our brake system. Responsibilities include managing system specifications, conducting failure mode and effects analysis, creating and executing validation plans, overseeing firmware release schedules, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining detailed project development timelines.

Bonus Qualifications:
Experience at automotive OEM or Tier 1 brake and/or steering controls developer
CANalyzer, dSPACE, Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience

In this role, you will:
Develop and maintain thorough brake and steering sub-system level technical specifications through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
Contribute to the development of diagnostic scripts and tools
Collaborate with suppliers to adapt test plans to validate firmware changes and perform regression testing in time to meet project goals.
Lead supplier firmware defects resolution & impact assessments by leveraging architecture & system design teams
Engage with experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics across teams to leverage collective expertise and drive innovation.

Qualifications:
BS or MS in engineering or a related field and 6+ years of experience within the automotive or similar industry
Track record debugging ambiguous, multi-faceted problems involving hardware, software, and firmware.
Experience with automotive actuator controls & validation methods
Experience with the implementation of various test methodologies and developing and operating HIL test assets
Knowledge of automotive program development, release processes, and long-term schedule planning


*** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs. ***


Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com.
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