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Engineer, Propulsion System Diagnostic Software Validation

Slate

Company websiteslate.auto (Slate, opens in new tab)

Base salary From $130K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Troy, MI

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  • LocationTroy, MI
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About this job

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.

Tara

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.

  • Safety First

  • Delight Customers

  • One Team

  • Relentless Improvement

  • Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

  • Respectful Collaboration

  • Positive Legacy

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

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

[email protected].

Source: Slate on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($130,000) is above 55% of the 45 Software Engineering roles in Michigan listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $129,000; the middle half runs from $105,900 to $140,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Slate roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Slate roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Engineer, Propulsion System Diagnostic Software Validation (this listing)From $130K
SI&OP Data Scientist$131,773 - $233,781
Packaging Engineer - Accessories and Service Parts$135K - $203K
Principal Systems Engineer$123K - $154K
Frontend SDE II$119,662 - $179,493
Head of Growth Marketing$141K - $233K
Lead Software Engineer$141,807 - $212,710

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Slate roles · How to read the bar

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2026-11-03
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Salary: $130,000 per year;

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