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Controls Test Engineer

United States, Palo Alto 240000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description

As a Controls Test Engineer, you will define, build, and execute test strategies spanning software, hardware, and simulation environments, including MIL, SIL, and vehicle tests. You’ll build automation frameworks, validate embedded systems and propulsion control modules, perform defect triage, and conduct system root-cause analysis.

Job Responsibility

  • Define comprehensive test strategies and architectures for new features and systems
  • Translate requirements and system design into detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts
  • Build and maintain test automation frameworks (Python, scripting, MATLAB/Simulink, CAPL)
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows
  • Execute MIL/SIL/vehicle-level testing
  • analyze logs, telemetry, and CAN data
  • Collaborate across software, firmware, systems, and vehicle teams to resolve integration issues
  • Track and report quality metrics, coverage, and defect trends

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/master’s degree in EE, CE, CS, or related engineering field
  • 5+ years in embedded/automotive test engineering
  • Strong experience with SIL/HIL/vehicle testing
  • Test automation and scripting expertise (MATLAB, Python, CAPL, Shell)
  • Strong understanding of vehicle protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS)
  • Experience with debugging tools, telemetry analysis, and issue triage
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Vector tools
  • Experience in powertrain or SDV architectures
  • Experience with Vector toolchain (CANoe, CANApe, Canalyzer)
  • Exposure to automotive quality processes

What we offer

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k) match

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