# Test Engineer Software

**Company**: Ford Australia
**Location**: Little River
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

Ford Australia is seeking a Test Engineer Software to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, robustness, and timely delivery of software features for major global vehicle programs. As a Feature Software Test Planner, you will lead the development and coordination of test plans, optimize resource utilization, manage external engineering service providers, and drive engineering excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and optimize test plans to align with critical vehicle program milestones

- Ensure feature test plans are fully supported with necessary resources

- Oversee vehicle preparation and track software maturity

- Maintain and report program status on a weekly basis

- Drive cross-functional resolution of testing plan gaps

- Lead and mentor a team of Feature Testers

- Partner with external service provider leads to manage labour requirements

- Promote a safe culture and maintain a high-performing work environment

- Plan and oversee Design Verification regression testing

- Plan and coordinate data acquisition and validation activities

- Ensure common global testing standards are consistently applied

- Drive engineering excellence by analysing and root-causing complex issues

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline

- 3-5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering, software testing, or product development

Preferred requirements:

- Proven experience in a Test Planning or Project Planning role

- Hands-on experience analysing CAN communication data and performing ECU diagnostics

- A mindset focused on continuous improvement

- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

- Discounted lease car options

- Multiple Employee Resource Groups

- Flexible Work Arrangements

- Growth and development opportunities

- Paid parental leave from day 1

- Comprehensive Employee Assist Program

- Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks

- Paid volunteer days

## Skills

### Required
- Software Testing
- Test Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Vehicle Preparation
- Program Tracking
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- Regression Testing
- Data Acquisition
- Global Standards
- Root Cause Analysis

### Nice to have
- Project Planning
- CAN Communication Data Analysis
- ECU Diagnostics
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication Skills

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