Embedded Software Test Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer (Permanent)

Location: Birmingham (hybrid) - with travel to customer/test sites as needed

Visa sponsorship: Not available

The role

Join 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 do

• Lead embedded software test delivery to programme timescales
• Define test strategy, plans and specifications; execute and report results
• Run bench / HIL / system integration testing and practical validation
• Debug issues, investigate defects, and support root-cause analysis
• Validate safety-related behaviour in line with ISO 26262
• Work closely with controls, hardware and systems teams, plus customers/suppliers
• Mentor junior engineers and drive good testing/documentation practice

What you'll need

• Strong experience in embedded software testing (OEM / Tier 1 / similar)
• Good knowledge of embedded C/C++ and firmware testing on bespoke hardware
• Test lifecycle experience (requirements → strategy → execution → reporting)
• Scripting / automation using Python (or similar)
• Working understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262
• Comfortable 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 stakeholders
• Engineering/Science degree (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have

• UML/SysML exposure; model-based tools (e.g., Simulink/TargetLink)
• Experience testing BMS, inverters, DC/DC, onboard chargers
• Automotive SPICE awareness; calibration/diagnostic tool experience
• Control systems understanding