Embedded Software Test Engineer
Pension, Hybrid workingBirmingham, England
Permanent
Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer (Permanent)Location: Birmingham (hybrid) - with travel to customer/test sites as neededVisa sponsorship: Not availableThe roleJoin a leading automotive & electrified powertrain organisation to own testing and validation of embedded software across inverter/motor control, BMS, and charging systems. You'll lead test activity from requirements through to bench/system validation, supporting safe, production-quality releases.
What you'll doLead embedded software test delivery to programme timescalesDefine test strategy, plans and specifications; execute and report resultsRun bench / HIL / system integration testing and practical validationDebug issues, investigate defects, and support root-cause analysisValidate safety-related behaviour in line with ISO 26262Work closely with controls, hardware and systems teams, plus customers/suppliersMentor junior engineers and drive good testing/documentation practiceWhat you'll needStrong experience in embedded software testing (OEM / Tier 1 / similar)Good knowledge of embedded C/C++ and firmware testing on bespoke hardwareTest lifecycle experience (requirements strategy execution reporting)Scripting / automation using Python (or similar)Working understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262Comfortable producing clear engineering documentation (test specs, reports, work instructions)Automotive networks & diagnostics: CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, OBD, J1939 (FlexRay beneficial)Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholdersEngineering/Science degree (or equivalent experience)Nice to haveUML/SysML exposure; model-based tools (e.g., Simulink/TargetLink)Experience testing BMS, inverters, DC/DC, onboard chargersAutomotive SPICE awareness; calibration/diagnostic tool experienceControl systems understandingApplyIf you're an embedded software test engineer with strong C/C++ and automotive validation experience, apply to be considered. (No visa sponsorship available.)