Embedded Software Test Strategy Lead – On-site 4 days/wk

Médiane Système limited; Herstal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Mobility package

DKV

Group Insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Training opportunities

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking an experienced Test Strategy Lead to define and deploy a consistent validation approach across multiple embedded software products in a defense sector context.

You will lead validation governance, establish reusable testing frameworks, coach teams and manage stakeholders, with on-site presence of at least four days per week in Belgium. The role requires an engineering degree, 8+ years in testing, fluent French, and the ability to drive testing maturity using KPIs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• At least 8 years of experience in software testing, verification or validation.
• Strong expertise in requirements-based testing.
• Experience in safety-critical, regulated industries.
• Demonstrated leadership in test strategy, validation governance or team coordination.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to define scalable testing processes and support organizational maturity.
• Experience with embedded software environments is highly valued.
• Fluent French.
• On-site presence at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall software validation strategy.
• Review current testing practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish reusable methodologies, standards and testing frameworks.
• Support the definition of KPIs and monitor test coverage.
• Coach software development and validation teams.
• Lead reviews with technical experts, management and key stakeholders.
• Help structure testing activities across multiple products and teams.
• Ensure consistency, traceability and quality throughout the validation process.

Skills

Test strategy

Validation governance

Stakeholder management

Embedded software

Leadership

Requirements testing

Team coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Médiane Benelux is seeking an experienced Test Strategy Lead to define and deploy a consistent validation approach across multiple embedded software products in a defense sector context.

You will lead validation governance, establish reusable testing frameworks, coach teams and manage stakeholders, with on-site presence of at least four days per week in Belgium. The role requires an engineering degree, 8+ years in testing, fluent French, and the ability to drive testing maturity using KPIs.