Automotive Software Quality Engineer
Location: Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 Per Year
Category: Manufacturing
Job Description Apply Now
The Automotive Software Quality Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the analysis, troubleshooting, and validation of software communication within advanced vehicle electronic systems. This position is designed for individuals passionate about ensuring the reliability and performance of connected automotive technologies, including infotainment, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and other networked vehicle modules. The Automotive Software Quality Engineer will be instrumental in diagnosing module interactions, validating engineering changes, and supporting the seamless integration of various electronic components in modern vehicles. If you are seeking a dynamic environment that leverages your expertise in automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools, this full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the future of automotive innovation.
As an Automotive Software Quality Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve software communication challenges between electronic modules, such as CANBUS and infotainment systems. The role requires a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting, technical documentation, and collaborative problem-solving. Your work will directly impact vehicle quality, safety, and customer satisfaction by ensuring that new-release vehicles deliver robust and reliable software performance.
Located in a vibrant automotive hub, this position provides exposure to cutting-edge vehicle technologies and the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders. The full-time Automotive Software Quality Engineer role is ideal for candidates with a background in electrical or software engineering and hands-on experience in automotive systems diagnostics.
Automotive Software Quality Engineer - Summary- Analyze, troubleshoot, and validate software communication issues within vehicle electronic systems, focusing on infotainment and ADAS modules.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to coordinate the testing of Engineering Orders (EO) and Model Changes (MC) across departments.
- Leverage diagnostic tools and industry protocols to ensure high-quality and reliable vehicle software integration.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and analyze software communication issues between electronic modules (e.g., CANBUS, infotainment) in new-release vehicles.
- Coordinate Engineering Order and Model Change testing activities with multiple departments to ensure thorough validation.
- Utilize diagnostic tools such as INCA and CAN analyzers to capture system data, monitor behavior, and evaluate software interactions.
- Identify, document, and report interface issues between supplier-developed modules to relevant stakeholders for resolution.
- Support software investigations, benchmarking, and technical evaluations for new vehicle models.
- Prepare and present technical reports that highlight findings, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate countermeasures to enhance system performance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking automotive company.
- Collaborative work environment with exposure to advanced vehicle technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive software troubleshooting or quality engineering preferred.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot C and C++ code effectively.
- Familiarity with automotive communication systems, particularly CANBUS, and vehicle module diagnostics.
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as INCA, CAN analyzers, or equivalent platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for creating reports and presentations.
- Understanding of infotainment or ADAS system architecture is considered a plus.
- Detail-oriented and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills for preparing technical documentation and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and supplier partners.
- Motivated to stay current with automotive technology trends, particularly in networked vehicle systems and software integration.
- Adaptable and capable of managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- This full-time role is based in an automotive industry hub, offering a stimulating work environment and access to state-of-the-art vehicle platforms.
- Applicants should be comfortable with hands-on diagnostic work and technical report writing.
- TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are ready to take your expertise in automotive software quality engineering to the next level, apply today by clicking the application button and join a team dedicated to shaping the future of connected vehicles.