Vehicle Test and Diagnostics Engineer

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 while 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, and innovate are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Overview

The Vehicle and Diagnostic Test Engineer is responsible for designing vehicle and system level test procedures, creating judgment criteria to assess test results in order to validate design requirements, debug hardware/software issues and work with cross functional team for the fix. This position requires a talented engineer with passion for and experience with electric vehicles in a practical, multidisciplinary environment. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

Support testing at both the vehicle and system level.

Triage, debug and resolve hardware and software issues in collaboration with cross functional teams.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure diagnostic coverage of vehicle functionality.

Design Vehicle Level Test Procedures and create Judgment Criteria to assess test results in order to validate Vehicle Design Requirements are met.

Plan and execute vehicle level dynamic and static test activities per test plans developed in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Be responsible for retrieving, storing and analyzing logged data from tests and compare to design specifications.

Qualifications

Required Experience

BS in an engineering discipline.

Experience in debugging and resolving hardware and software issues.

At least 2 years experience with automotive electronic systems and/or control logic, candidate must understand function of all electric vehicle systems.

Working knowledge of automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.).

Experience writing requirements at vehicle, system, and component levels.

Experience reading LV and HV electrical architecture diagrams.

Familiarity with data acquisition software and data collection.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, displays a high level of maturity, ability to work as a member of a small nimble team, ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Preferred Experience

MS degree in an engineering discipline

Experience using a requirements management database (e.g. Polarion, DOORS, Jama, etc).

Working knowledge of automotive software architecture and implementation.

Data Analysis experience with VSignalyzer, MatLab, Python, etc.

Experience working within an Agile development framework & using relevant tools (e.g. JIRA).

Travel Requirements

The role will be based in Justin, TX and will require up to 50% travel.

Reasonable Accommodations:

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

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.

What's Cool About Working Here...

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Equity Compensation

Flexible Paid Time Off

A 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 laws.

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