Systems Engineer, Validation, Testing, & Diagnostics

Job Title 

Systems Engineer, Validation, Testing, & Diagnostics

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

The Systems Engineer, Validation, Testing, & Diagnostics will lead a methodical approach to validating and improving vehicle and system level requirements. They will create test specifications and report any issues found during testing. Additionally, they will work with both software and hardware teams to follow up and resolve issues found during testing.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

•  Develop detailed test plans for vehicle features to evaluate performance, reliability and functional implementation
• Generate diagnostic strategies which integrate with vehicle control logic 
• Define requirements for UDS items (e.g. service routines, DTCs, etc) 
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure diagnostic coverage of vehicle functionality  
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure delivery of diagnostic functionality 
• Support testing at both the vehicle and system level to verify diagnostic functionality

Required Experience 

• Strong working knowledge of Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS), candidate must be able to design and specify UDS test strategies using multiple diagnostic services 
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication protocols, such as CAN, CANFD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet 
• Experience writing requirements at the vehicle, system, and component level 
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or equivalent 
• 3 years experience with automotive electronic systems and/or control logic, candidate must understand function of all electric vehicle systems 

Preferred Experience  

• Experience using a requirements management database (e.g. Polarion, DOORS, Jama, etc) 
• Working knowledge of automotive software architecture and implementation 
• Working knowledge of automotive data collection & analysis tools (e.g. Vector CANalyzer) 
• Understanding of binary and other related number systems (e.g. hexadecimal, ASCII, etc) 
• Experience working within an Agile development framework & using relevant tools (e.g. JIRA) 
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostic regulations 

Travel Requirements

•  Up to 10% Travel

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance  
• Equity Compensation 
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

 Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

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