Connected Vehicle Software Validation Engineer

Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team input valued

Supportive culture

Exciting automotive tech

Training & progression

Well-being & balance

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Quick Release (QR_) in Melbourne is expanding its automotive engineering team and seeks a Connected Vehicle Software Validation Engineer to support validation across infotainment, connectivity, and OTA systems. This role suits graduates through 5+ years with a background in electrical engineering or automotive software testing, involving OTA testing, flashing, diagnostics, and reporting defects using Jira.

You will work onsite in Broadmeadows with cross‑functional engineers to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or automotive-focused qualification.
• Graduate to 5+ years in automotive software testing/validation.
• Knowledge of OTA testing, flashing, diagnostics and fault investigation.
• Experience with defect tracking, test documentation and validation reporting (Jira).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform software testing and validation of connected vehicle systems (infotainment, connectivity, TCUs).
• Execute OTA software update testing for functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct infotainment and connectivity testing across development programs.
• Perform software flashing, configuration and validation activities using automotive tools.
• Use vehicle interfaces, diagnostic tools and validation equipment to investigate behavior.
• Identify defects, troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage defects, test progress and validation activities using Jira.
• Prepare validation reports and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support software quality and milestones.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

CANcase

RadMoon

ValueCAN

Job description

Quick Release (QR_) is a subsidiary of Alten Group, a worldwide leader in engineering services with more than 54,000 employees across 30+ countries.

We’re a global organisation with a local presence, delivering complex and technically challenging projects for leading companies across Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, Manufacturing, Public Sector and Life Sciences.

QR_ is expanding its automotive engineering team in Melbourne, and we’re looking for a Connected Vehicle Software Validation Engineer to support vehicle software validation across infotainment, connectivity and over-the-air (OTA) update systems.

This is an opportunity for an engineer, from graduate level to an experienced professional, to work on connected vehicle technologies and contribute to the quality, reliability and performance of modern automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform software testing and validation of connected vehicle systems, including infotainment (IVI), connectivity and telematics control units (TCU).
• Execute over-the-air (OTA) software update testing to verify functionality, reliability and performance.
• Conduct infotainment and connectivity testing across automotive development programs.
• Perform software flashing, configuration and validation activities using relevant automotive tools.
• Use vehicle communication interfaces, diagnostic tools and validation equipment to investigate software and system behaviour.
• Identify defects, troubleshoot technical issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Manage defects, test progress and validation activities using Jira.
• Prepare clear validation reports, document test results and communicate findings to relevant engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support software quality and vehicle development milestones.

Must have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification with an automotive focus.
• Graduate-level to 5+ years of experience in automotive software testing, validation or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of automotive software validation, particularly infotainment, connectivity or connected vehicle systems.
• Understanding of OTA testing, software flashing, diagnostics and fault investigation.
• Experience with defect tracking, test documentation and validation reporting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with OTA software update validation and connected vehicle technologies.
• Familiarity with IVI, ECG and TCU systems.
• Experience using tools such as CANcase, RadMoon, ValueCAN and Jira.
• Familiarity with OTA tooling, automotive diagnostic software and software flashing tools.
• Experience with CAN communication and vehicle network diagnostics.
• Previous experience working in an automotive software development or vehicle validation environment.

Location: Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC – primarily onsite (approximately 90%).

Perks of the role

• Join a team that values your ideas and input.
• Enjoy a light-hearted and supportive team culture.
• Work on exciting automotive technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Develop your skills through training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• Benefit from a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance.
• Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, plus sick leave and long service leave.
• Take part in annual away trips and team-building activities.

What we offer you

At Alten/QR_, every individual plays an important role in building tomorrow’s world. We support our clients’ projects while helping our people reach their full potential through technical challenges, meaningful opportunities, collaboration and continuous development.

Working across multiple industries gives our engineers the opportunity to broaden their experience, develop their expertise and contribute to innovative technologies.

We take pride in our diverse teams and value different perspectives and approaches. As an equal opportunity employer, Quick Release is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and supported.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe our culture is built on the shared values and contributions of every team member.