School To Work - Intern - Software Validation - Electrification and Controls

We are looking for a talented Software Validation - Electrification and Controls to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Software Validation Leadership
  You'll drive the validation of application and base software for electrified systems—ensuring electric powertrain, shift systems, and inverters meet performance and safety standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  By working closely with system controls and software engineers, you'll help bring innovative products from concept to production with seamless integration.

• Test Strategy Development
  You'll create and execute comprehensive validation plans, including high-level and detailed test cases, to guarantee software quality and reliability.

• Automation Framework Ownership
  You'll develop and maintain automated validation frameworks, increasing efficiency and consistency in software testing.

• Advanced Test Case Design
  Your work will include defining test cases for fault management, diagnostics, and performance/timing of embedded software—critical for robust system behavior.

• Compliance & Safety Assurance
  You'll ensure software meets ISO-26262 Functional Safety standards and follows ASPICE processes, contributing to safe and compliant vehicle systems.

• HIL/MIL/SIL Testing Expertise
  You'll specify, build, and maintain HIL equipment, and perform MIL/SIL/HIL testing to validate software and plant models under real-world conditions.

• Quality Reporting & Metrics
  By generating and presenting software quality metrics, you'll provide clear insights into validation outcomes and support data-driven decision-making.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Programming & Validation Skills
  Experience in software development and validation using languages like C++, Python, Java, or CAPL to build and test embedded systems effectively.

• Model-Based Design Proficiency
  Work with tools like MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Simscape to design and simulate control systems for electric vehicle applications.

• Automotive Interface Knowledge
  Understand and apply automotive communication protocols such as CAN and LIN, which are essential for diagnostics and system integration.

• Debugging & Troubleshooting Abilities
  Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues both on the test bench and in-vehicle environments.

• Software Testing & Requirements Development
  Create software requirements and test specifications, including functional and diagnostic testing for embedded automotive software.

• Tool Familiarity & HIL Experience
  Hands-on with tools like Plecs, CANalyzer, CANoe, vTESTstudio, Plexim, Polarion, and GitHub, and gain experience with HIL systems for real-time testing.

• Process & Safety Standards Knowledge
  Understand and apply industry standards like ASPICE, CMMI, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and AUTOSAR to ensure compliance and high-quality software development.

Education

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree or Graduate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related

• Must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.

• Must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

This is a School To Work (STW) opportunity, allowing for up to 19 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters (September 2025 – May 2026), with the potential to transition into a full-time 40-hour Co-Op during Summer 2026.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.