Vehicle Software Test & Development Engineer/Operator

at Ford Motor Company in Augusta, Maine, United States

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Fords Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design ( EVDD ) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

- Own and lead vehicle-level test planning and execution for pre-merge and post-merge software builds across multiple domains (chassis controls, body systems, thermal, etc.)

- Drive end-to-end development fleet readiness including software flashing, configuration, instrumentation setup, and release coordination

- Execute defined test routes and driving scenarios to validate software functionality

- Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes, validating embedded feature behavior and performance

- Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations

- Support fleet operations, including part swaps, basic maintenance coordination, and issue tracking. Partner with technicians and garage teams to manage vehicle setup, diagnostics, and resolution of hardware/software issues

- Lead issue triage and debugging efforts using CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy), log analysis, and collaboration with engineering owners

- Document, track, and escalate software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs in tools like Jira

- Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows

- Afternoon, weekend, or nighttime testing may be required depending on development needs and test schedules

- Travel as needed to proving grounds (e.g., winter testing), test tracks, and company engineering sites to support vehicle testing and fleet operations

- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and operators on validation best practices and vehicle test procedures

Youll have

- 5+ years of exp