Engineer, Propulsion System Diagnostic Software Validation

Troy, Michigan EV Full-time Posted Nov 3, 2026
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About this role

Slate Auto is hiring a Engineer, Propulsion System Diagnostic Software Validation, full-time, on-site in Troy, Michigan, in the EV sector.

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Employer: Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

Position:

Engineer, Propulsion System Diagnostic Software Validation (Job Code: 175993)

Duties:

Responsible for developing diagnostic software validation test cases for the system, subsystem, and component level for each propulsion system module (ECU) across the vehicle architecture; work closely with Software, Electrical, and Propulsion teams on the integration of multiple control units on the test properties; collaborate with Software, Electrical, and Propulsion teams to develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test properties validation plans; write detailed test specifications and test scripts based on system and component requirements; generate a testing plan that achieves targets at various milestones; develop automation of DTC test cases and UDS services; utilize LIN, CANoe, CANalyzer, ALM, Git, Jira, Linux, C, C++, and Python to perform duties; analyze and visualize large data sets from various data sources to understand the use cases and validation criteria; responsible for technical communication of analysis results and tradeoffs; perform root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and escalation of risks to keep software development process on track; identify opportunities for automation; develop and implement processes to improve efficiency; and participate in Agile Software development processes.

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Location: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, MI 48083;

Salary: $130,000 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: One (1) year in the position above, as a Software Engineer – Controls, as a System Engineer, as a Systems Validation Engineer, as a Test Design Engineer, or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include one (1) year’s use of all the following: LIN, CANoe, CANalyzer, ALM, Git, Jira, Linux, C, C++, and Python.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Employer Contact:

Tara Lewis

Head of Talent Acquisition

Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

2716 Daley Dr

Troy, MI 48083

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WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

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Safety First

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Delight Customers

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One Team

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Relentless Improvement

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Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

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Respectful Collaboration

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Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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Affordable electric pickup truck startup. Manufacturing in the Midwest.

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