Software Test Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Morrisville, NCPosted Jul 28, 2026

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Morrisville Function: Product Engineering (CA) Title: Software Test Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) - 122545 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Software Test Engineer - Hardware in the Loop (HiL) for John Deere Turf & Compact Utility (T&CU) Engineering located at Morrisville Engineering Lab (MEL), Morrisville, NC, you will:

• Utilize your combined electronics, controls, & embedded SW testing skills as a core member of our team building a world-class test infrastructure for our embedded SW releases. • Develop a hardware-based verification environment which emulates physical systems interfacing with the embedded software. • Support modeling and simulation activities; working with design teams to determine appropriate simulations to validate system of system, system, and feature requirements. • Provide onsite support to install and verify new HiL units or perform modifications, upgrades, or troubleshooting for existing systems. This can include cabinets, load boxes, power supplies, I/O channels, communications networks, PCs and displays.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Experience with (or the ability to quickly master) Tracetronic’s ecu.test embedded SW test automation environment. • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink simulation and model-based software development. • Capacity to interpret and create or maintain electrical schematics. • Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to lead conversations and collaboration. • Strong demonstrated problem solving skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks developing new features and handling support requests.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience interacting with ALIARO and/or ETAS HiL hardware. • Controls development experience and experience with mechanical/electrical/mechatronic/hydraulic systems. • Experience implementing simulation infrastructure on various hardware platforms including Amazon (AWS), local clusters, or dedicated desktops or HIL units. • Product design experience in the Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Automotive, and/or Off-road equipment industries. • Experience with the implementation or debugging of J1939 CAN protocol. • Sense of ownership, curiosity, and ability to function in a fast paced, collaborative team environment that is distributed across various time zones and locations. • Ability and experience working in a self-directed mode.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent degree in a related technology field or discipline.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay

$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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