We are looking for a skilled System Testing Engineer with experience in automotive embedded systems validation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), ECU testing, and test automation. The candidate will be responsible for executing system-level validation, troubleshooting technical issues, developing automation scripts, and ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive software and embedded systems.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform system-level testing and validation on HIL benches, ECU test benches, and vehicles.
- Execute functional, integration, and regression test scenarios.
- Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot system-level defects.
- Perform issue triaging and support root-cause analysis.
- Develop and enhance test automation scripts to improve validation efficiency.
- Analyze test results, diagnostic logs, and communication traces.
- Track defects and ensure proper documentation and closure.
- Collaborate with software development, system engineering, integration, and validation teams.
- Support continuous improvement of testing processes and validation quality.
Required Technical / Functional Skills
- Hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing of automotive ECUs and embedded systems.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Python, CAPL, Robot Framework, or equivalent automation tools.
- Perform ECU software flashing, configuration, coding, and diagnostics.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing on HIL rigs and ECU test benches.
- Perform issue triaging, defect reproduction, debugging, log analysis, and root-cause investigation.
- Strong understanding of automotive communication and diagnostic protocols, including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet (DoIP / SOME-IP).
- Develop and execute test cases based on system and software requirements.
- Analyze CAN, LIN, and Ethernet traces to identify communication and functional issues.
- Perform vehicle-level functional and diagnostic validation, including defect reproduction and verification.
- Document and report defects with detailed logs, communication traces, reproduction steps, and technical evidence.
- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support defect resolution.
- Contribute to improving test automation, validation processes, and regression test coverage.
Generic / Managerial Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to coordinate with geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in defect tracking, issue reporting, and status management.
- Ability to manage testing activities and deliverables within defined timelines.
- Good documentation and technical reporting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Instrumentation, or Computer Engineering.
- Experience in automotive embedded systems and ECU validation.
- Practical experience with HIL/SIL testing environments and test automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of automotive diagnostics and communication protocols.