Software PV&V Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa – Ankeny

Function: Product Engineering

Title: Software PV&V Engineer – 94462

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Software PV&V Engineer for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA, you will develop software test plans, determine critical software features, and perform field and lab tests. In addition, you will:

• Execute or review/approve test specification/test cases for software performance validation.
• Establish and track software test metrics (requirements to test case coverage, test case data, test results, defects found, defect escapes, etc)
• Lead efforts for software test process improvements within Sprayer PV&V

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Experience designing, developing, testing, or integrating products that were successfully delivered to production, especially electrical and mechatronic systems.
• Proficiency in the use of test lab equipment, data acquisition, and data analysis tools
• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical/software/mechanical issues
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated skills in the clear communication of technical data and project information
• Able and willing to be flexible in work schedule and travel up to 15% domestically

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with on-machine testing at Deere test sites or customer sites.
• Experience with test plan design and test execution
• Experience with J1939 CAN protocol or CAN tools used for logging and analysis of vehicle networks
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Certification or equivalent.
• Working knowledge in John Deere PV&V systems: Rally, Vision, and NCCA is desired

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Computer Engineering

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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