Demo

Associate Engineer - Software V&V

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Wauwatosa, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
Auto req ID: 42967

Title: Associate Engineer - Software V&V

Job Function: Engineering

Location: PDC

Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Associate Engineer - Software V&V.

Job Summary

In this position you will perform the system and component level testing of future product on vehicle and bench top equipment. You will be responsible for defining the test case, understanding and operating vehicle and systems, defining pass or fail criteria, reporting test findings, and supporting resolution of issues found in test. You will be working with an experienced cross-functional engineering team to ensure both the successful delivery of new features as well as the successful integration of existing features into new platforms.

In This Position You Will

  • Review requirements at the vehicle, system and component levels.
  • Work with component owners and design engineers to define, develop, and execute vehicle, system, and bench tests for H-D electronic control units (ECUs).
  • Develop and implement custom test functions, sequences, and test setups using breakout boxes, Vector CANalyzer and CANoe, CAPL scripting, and software prototyping tools as needed.
  • Create test reports to summarize test findings and to satisfy reporting requirements of various processes including ISO-26262
  • Create bug reports and provide information on issue recreation to support issue resolution.
  • Work extensively with CAN, analog and digital based control systems.
  • Automate test cases by writing or supporting the creation of test sequences in the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) lab and by reviewing results to confirm correct HiL test case execution.
  • Utilize third-party software tools to log and share data with other teams within H-D.
  • Develop and implement new test capabilities for manual testing to expand test case coverage.

Education Required

  • This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree.

Knowledge & Experience Required

This position typically requires no professional work experience. Successful candidates will have demonstrated some of the following:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in software validation process associated with automotive type embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with vehicle communications protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, CCP).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C ).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for quality assurance.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with Vector CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape).
  • Experience with CCP/XCP calibration tools (ATI Vision, INCA, CANape).
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation model development/integration.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with NI LabVIEW, Veristand, and TestStand (NI certifications CLD/CLED/CLA/CTD/CTA preferred, but not required). NI FPGA (cRIO/PXI) programming experience is preferred.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

Pay Range: $60,600 - $90,700

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

Salary : $60,600 - $90,700

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Associate Engineer - Software V&V?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Associate Engineer - Software V&V career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$73,784 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$90,372 - $103,622
Income Estimation: 
$61,825 - $80,560
Income Estimation: 
$90,032 - $105,965
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718
Income Estimation: 
$111,859 - $131,446
Income Estimation: 
$110,457 - $133,106
Income Estimation: 
$105,809 - $128,724
Income Estimation: 
$122,763 - $145,698
Income Estimation: 
$162,237 - $199,353
Income Estimation: 
$222,110 - $256,974
Income Estimation: 
$224,976 - $270,947
Income Estimation: 
$205,834 - $254,869
Income Estimation: 
$242,530 - $287,120
Income Estimation: 
$105,809 - $128,724
Income Estimation: 
$136,611 - $163,397
Income Estimation: 
$135,163 - $163,519
Income Estimation: 
$131,953 - $159,624
Income Estimation: 
$150,859 - $181,127
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hired Organization Address Wauwatosa, WI Full Time
Auto req ID: 15714 Title: Machinist Fabricator Job Function: Manufacturing Location: PDC Company: Harley-Davidson Motor ...
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hired Organization Address York, PA Full Time
Auto req ID: 3662 Title: Maintenance Mechanical Job Function: Manufacturing Location: YORK Company: Harley-Davidson Moto...
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hired Organization Address Wauwatosa, WI Full Time
Auto req ID: 38493 Title: Senior Materials Science Finishes Engineer Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Company: Ha...
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hired Organization Address Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time
Auto req ID: 44989 Title: Director, Manufacturing Operations Job Function: Manufacturing Location: PILGRIM Company: Harl...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Associate Engineer - Software V&V jobs in the Wauwatosa, WI area that may be a better fit.

Big Data Engineer With Snowflake

Boston Associate Software Systems, Chicago, IL

Network Operations Engineer SD-WAN (Silver Peak)

Boston Associate Software Systems, Boston, MA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!