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We are seeking an experienced Vehicle System Integration Engineer with a focus on Software Cybersecurity Testing to contribute to system integration, verification, and validation activities for next-generation vehicle controllers and software platforms.
The next-generation vehicle architecture integrates advanced software capabilities across High-Performance Computers (HPCs) and Zonal ECUs, enabling highly automated driving, advanced connectivity, and centralized vehicle computing. The individual will be responsible for validating the implementation and functionality of automotive cybersecurity features across multiple ECU domains, ensuring robust protection of vehicle software, communication interfaces, and critical vehicle functions.
The primary focus of this role is to integrate and validate cybersecurity software features across multidomain HPC and Zonal ECU platforms using hardware-based system benches and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments. This includes flashing and configuring ECU software, executing cybersecurity test scenarios, validating ECU interactions, and identifying potential security weaknesses through requirements-based testing and system-level analysis.
The engineer will work on validating embedded software cybersecurity mechanisms such as secure boot, secure software updates, ECU identity and authentication, key management and negotiation, Hardware Security Module (HSM) functionality, diagnostic security events, software cybersecurity lifecycle mechanisms, inventory management, and protection of critical vehicle data.
The role requires strong hands-on experience with automotive debugging and test automation tools, including Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL platforms. The engineer will develop and execute test cases to verify cybersecurity functionality, assess system behavior under normal and abnormal operating conditions, analyze test results, debug failures, and collaborate with software development teams to resolve identified issues.
The job also entails reviewing cybersecurity and system requirements, developing test strategies and detailed test cases, creating automation scripts using CAPL, Python, and other scripting languages, and supporting continuous integration and automated test execution wherever applicable.
The individual will work closely with software architecture, embedded software development, system integration, functional domain, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are correctly implemented and validated across the vehicle platform.
We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with a strong background in automotive embedded software, system integration, and cybersecurity verification. The candidate should be comfortable working from early software development stages through system validation, challenging software implementations, identifying integration gaps, and ensuring end-to-end cybersecurity functionality across interconnected vehicle controllers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform system integration and cybersecurity verification of multidomain HPC and Zonal ECU platforms.
- Integrate ECU software, perform flashing and configuration, and execute cybersecurity test scenarios on physical system benches and HIL environments.
- Develop and execute requirements-based test cases for automotive software cybersecurity features, including secure boot, secure update, ECU authentication, key management, HSM, diagnostic security, and data protection mechanisms.
- Validate cybersecurity functionality across ECU boundaries, including interactions between HPC, Zonal controllers, and other vehicle domains.
- Use Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL systems for test execution, debugging, and system-level analysis.
- Develop CAPL and Python scripts to automate cybersecurity test scenarios and improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
- Validate communication and diagnostic interfaces over Automotive Ethernet, CAN, and LIN networks.
- Analyze software behavior, debug integration issues, investigate test failures, and collaborate with development teams to drive issue resolution.
- Review system and cybersecurity requirements, identify coverage gaps, and ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.
- Support automated test execution and integration into CI pipelines.
- Participate in design and architecture reviews to provide feedback on cybersecurity feature implementation, testability, and system-level integration.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, embedded software, system architecture, and domain teams throughout the software development and validation lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive embedded software, system integration, ECU testing, or vehicle network development. Including a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in automotive cybersecurity feature verification, requirements-based testing, or embedded software security testing.
- Strong understanding of automotive E/E architecture, distributed ECU systems, and embedded software integration.
- Experience testing automotive cybersecurity mechanisms such as secure boot, secure flashing/software updates, ECU authentication, key management, HSM, and diagnostic security.
- Hands-on experience with automotive debugging and test tools such as Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL systems.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in CAPL and Python; knowledge of C/C++ is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN (ISO 11898-1), LIN (ISO 17987-1), and Automotive Ethernet.
- Basic understanding of SOME/IP and automotive diagnostic protocols (UDS).
- Experience with requirements-driven testing, test case development, execution, defect reporting, and test result analysis.
- Familiarity with test management and requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Generation, IBM RTC, and Jira.
- Understanding of software development, system integration, and validation processes in the automotive industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with cybersecurity testing of Qualcomm-based or other automotive HPC platforms.
- Experience with zonal architecture and integration of centralized vehicle computing platforms.
- Understanding of automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155.
- Experience with HSM-based security architectures and hardware-backed cryptographic mechanisms.
- Knowledge of secure diagnostic services, certificate management, key provisioning, and vehicle cybersecurity lifecycle management.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- ISTQB certification or equivalent knowledge of structured software testing methodologies.
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Vehicle System Integration Engineer with a focus on Software Cybersecurity Testing to contribute to system integration, verification, and validation activities for next-generation vehicle controllers and software platforms.
The next-generation vehicle architecture integrates advanced software capabilities across High-Performance Computers (HPCs) and Zonal ECUs, enabling highly automated driving, advanced connectivity, and centralized vehicle computing. The individual will be responsible for validating the implementation and functionality of automotive cybersecurity features across multiple ECU domains, ensuring robust protection of vehicle software, communication interfaces, and critical vehicle functions.
The primary focus of this role is to integrate and validate cybersecurity software features across multidomain HPC and Zonal ECU platforms using hardware-based system benches and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments. This includes flashing and configuring ECU software, executing cybersecurity test scenarios, validating ECU interactions, and identifying potential security weaknesses through requirements-based testing and system-level analysis.
The engineer will work on validating embedded software cybersecurity mechanisms such as secure boot, secure software updates, ECU identity and authentication, key management and negotiation, Hardware Security Module (HSM) functionality, diagnostic security events, software cybersecurity lifecycle mechanisms, inventory management, and protection of critical vehicle data.
The role requires strong hands-on experience with automotive debugging and test automation tools, including Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL platforms. The engineer will develop and execute test cases to verify cybersecurity functionality, assess system behavior under normal and abnormal operating conditions, analyze test results, debug failures, and collaborate with software development teams to resolve identified issues.
The job also entails reviewing cybersecurity and system requirements, developing test strategies and detailed test cases, creating automation scripts using CAPL, Python, and other scripting languages, and supporting continuous integration and automated test execution wherever applicable.
The individual will work closely with software architecture, embedded software development, system integration, functional domain, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are correctly implemented and validated across the vehicle platform.
We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with a strong background in automotive embedded software, system integration, and cybersecurity verification. The candidate should be comfortable working from early software development stages through system validation, challenging software implementations, identifying integration gaps, and ensuring end-to-end cybersecurity functionality across interconnected vehicle controllers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform system integration and cybersecurity verification of multidomain HPC and Zonal ECU platforms.
- Integrate ECU software, perform flashing and configuration, and execute cybersecurity test scenarios on physical system benches and HIL environments.
- Develop and execute requirements-based test cases for automotive software cybersecurity features, including secure boot, secure update, ECU authentication, key management, HSM, diagnostic security, and data protection mechanisms.
- Validate cybersecurity functionality across ECU boundaries, including interactions between HPC, Zonal controllers, and other vehicle domains.
- Use Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL systems for test execution, debugging, and system-level analysis.
- Develop CAPL and Python scripts to automate cybersecurity test scenarios and improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
- Validate communication and diagnostic interfaces over Automotive Ethernet, CAN, and LIN networks.
- Analyze software behavior, debug integration issues, investigate test failures, and collaborate with development teams to drive issue resolution.
- Review system and cybersecurity requirements, identify coverage gaps, and ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.
- Support automated test execution and integration into CI pipelines.
- Participate in design and architecture reviews to provide feedback on cybersecurity feature implementation, testability, and system-level integration.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, embedded software, system architecture, and domain teams throughout the software development and validation lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive embedded software, system integration, ECU testing, or vehicle network development. Including a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in automotive cybersecurity feature verification, requirements-based testing, or embedded software security testing.
- Strong understanding of automotive E/E architecture, distributed ECU systems, and embedded software integration.
- Experience testing automotive cybersecurity mechanisms such as secure boot, secure flashing/software updates, ECU authentication, key management, HSM, and diagnostic security.
- Hands-on experience with automotive debugging and test tools such as Lauterbach Debugger, Vector CANoe/CAPL, Vector VT System, and dSPACE HIL systems.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in CAPL and Python; knowledge of C/C++ is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN (ISO 11898-1), LIN (ISO 17987-1), and Automotive Ethernet.
- Basic understanding of SOME/IP and automotive diagnostic protocols (UDS).
- Experience with requirements-driven testing, test case development, execution, defect reporting, and test result analysis.
- Familiarity with test management and requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Generation, IBM RTC, and Jira.
- Understanding of software development, system integration, and validation processes in the automotive industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with cybersecurity testing of Qualcomm-based or other automotive HPC platforms.
- Experience with zonal architecture and integration of centralized vehicle computing platforms.
- Understanding of automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155.
- Experience with HSM-based security architectures and hardware-backed cryptographic mechanisms.
- Knowledge of secure diagnostic services, certificate management, key provisioning, and vehicle cybersecurity lifecycle management.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- ISTQB certification or equivalent knowledge of structured software testing methodologies.
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Test Engineer
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
If your Lead Test Engineer role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive QA or test engineering experience, document that progression in writing now. USCIS reviews this record closely during I-140 adjudication, and gaps in your experience narrative are a common source of requests for evidence.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with a documented history of filing PERM labor certifications for test engineering roles. Targeting companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar positions cuts your risk of joining a team that underestimates the sponsorship timeline or cost.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your Lead Test Engineer role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level yourself before negotiations. If your offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, DOL will reject the PERM application and your employer must refile at the correct rate.
Check your O*NET occupation code early
Lead Test Engineer maps to specific O*NET codes that define the minimum education and experience DOL expects for PERM. Confirm that your actual job duties match the O*NET description before your employer drafts the PERM job description, since a mismatch between daily duties and the filed description can trigger an audit.
Understand priority-date backlog risk before you sign
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits, so nationals of high-demand countries face priority-date queues that can extend your wait after I-140 approval. Ask your prospective employer whether they'll keep you employed and maintain your I-485 filing during that period, and confirm this in writing before accepting the offer.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 for the same or a similar occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you change to a similar role without losing your place in line. Neither protection is automatic, so raise this with your new employer's immigration counsel immediately.
Green Card Lead Test Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Lead Test Engineer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, with no permanent residence outcome unless the employer separately initiates the green card process. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 means your employer files PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, with the goal of permanent residence. The process is longer and more expensive for employers, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Lead Test Engineer role?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file the PERM application with DOL. The recruitment must include specific advertising channels and meet strict documentation requirements. DOL audits a portion of PERM filings, so your employer needs to retain all recruitment records. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 with USCIS.
How do I find employers who have already sponsored green cards for test engineering roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for roles in your occupation, so you can focus your search on companies that have completed the sponsorship process before rather than those attempting it for the first time. Targeting experienced sponsors reduces the risk of delays caused by employer unfamiliarity with DOL recruitment requirements or USCIS I-140 standards.
Does my experience as a Lead Test Engineer qualify me for EB-2 instead of EB-3?
EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. If you hold a master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, you likely qualify for EB-2. If you hold only a bachelor's degree with fewer than five years of progressive QA or test engineering experience, your employer would typically sponsor you under EB-3 as a professional. The distinction matters because EB-2 and EB-3 have separate annual visa allocations and different per-country backlog profiles.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Two separate protections apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can retain your original priority date, reducing your wait in the per-country queue. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without abandoning your pending case. Both protections require careful coordination with immigration counsel and are not automatic.