{"id":654742,"url":"https://alion.io/job/range-firmware-validation-engineer","title":"Firmware Validation Engineer","company":{"id":684667,"name":"Range","domain":"range.energy","url":"https://alion.io/company/range-3","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Lever","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mountain View, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":89000,"max_usd":177000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":578},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":true},{"name":"Pytest","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-03-02T23:07:36Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-03-02","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T23:14:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":242,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":240},"description":"About Range Energy\nRange Energy builds powered trailers that help electrify heavy-duty trucking without requiring fleets to replace their tractors. We solve real-world problems with real hardware.\nWe move fast, take ownership, and hold a high bar for execution. We value people who are low ego and team-first, calm under pressure, direct and respectful communicators, willing to roll up their sleeves, and focused on solutions, not drama.\nWe operate with high integrity. We do what we say we’ll do, we’re transparent about risks and tradeoffs, and we build trust through consistent follow-through.\nThe work is hands-on. Sometimes messy. Often fast. Always meaningful.\nFounded in 2021, Range is led by experienced EV operators from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and other leading OEMs. We are backed by strong investors and focused on building hardware that fleets will actually use.\nIf you like building real things, solving hard problems, and working with low drama, high output teammates, you will fit here.\nPosition Snapshot\nRange Energy is looking for a Firmware Validation Engineer. As a Firmware Validation Engineer at Range, you will be responsible for testing and releasing firmware for our eTrailer System. Collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and embedded software engineers, you will support the development and integration of automated tests and release processes for our eTrailer System. Your role will involve debugging, testing, and documenting various embedded software features on the electronic control units (ECUs) in our trailer platform. These features are multidisciplinary in nature and sit at the intersection of electrification, functional safety, security, software defined vehicles, and energy management. Additionally, you will work with our various suppliers to ensure proper integration and functionality of their software within our trailer platform, and serve as a primary internal contact for addressing, debugging, and resolving firmware issues in pilot and production assets.\nWe are looking for individuals who are passionate about software, automation, and building robust, scalable solutions. This role requires a high degree of autonomy. Success in this role depends on comfort making recommendations to the wider organization and proactively shaping validation processes, starting from the ground level.\nRange Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at \nInside the Role (Responsibilities)\nDevelop and build upon validation procedures, automated testing, and release acceptance criteria for all firmware and software components of our eTrailer system.\nCollaborate with hardware, systems, and embedded software engineers\nImplement, test, and document automated testing infrastructure\nWrite testing and release procedures for the eTrailer system\nSupport hardware/software feature testing, participate in code reviews, contribute to developing best practices for software development at Range Energy \nBe hands-on with ECUs and wiring harnesses, testing features and diagnosing issues from the test bench to full trailer systems\nServe as the first point of contact for firmware-related field issues reported by our field application engineers, including log collection, issue reproduction, and root-cause narrowing before escalation\nThe Must Haves (Qualifications)\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. \n2-8+ years of engineering experience (can include collegiate student teams)\nExperience developing and debugging applications on embedded devices\nExperience in programming with C/C++ and Python\nExperience with version control systems like Git\nCompetency with electrical engineering fundamentals and hardware troubleshooting\nComfortable using AI-assisted development tools while maintaining strong, independent technical judgment\nDesire to learn, solve difficult problems with imaginative solutions, and own complex systems\nAbility to work independently with minimal guidance or requirements definition, and be flexible to constantly changing company needs\nBonus Points (Preferred Skills)\nExperience with developing test automation infrastructure and writing test cases (software- and hardware-in-the-loop, pytest, etc.)\nExperience with CAN bus and automotive control architecture\nFamiliarity working and developing in a Linux environment\nExperience with UDS\nFamiliarity with EV charging standards and protocols\nComfortable with electrical diagnostic and lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies)\nOther Requirements\nPhysical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment. Comfortable with occasional bending, kneeling, and climbing as required for infrastructure maintenance.\nTravel Requirements: Some travel may be required for customer, pilot, and manufacturing support\nWhile we appreciate the importance of schedule flexibility, it's essential to note that the nature of this role necessitates a regular and consistent onsite presence.\nWhat Success Looks Like (first 6-9 months)\nIn your first 6-9 months, success would include establishing a repeatable firmware release validation process, building automated test coverage across core ECUs, and significantly reducing ad-hoc field debugging escalations. 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