Test Strategy Lead – Embedded Software

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

Job summary

Médiane Benelux, ingénierie spécialisée en logiciels et systèmes embarqués, recherche un Test Strategy Lead pour définir et déployer une approche de validation logicielle sur des produits embarqués dans un cadre hautement régulé. Ce rôle allie stratégie de validation, amélioration des processus et coordination avec les équipes et parties prenantes, au sein d’un environnement technique complexe.

Fluent en français et présence sur site requises, le poste offre des perspectives de développement et

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.
• Proven experience in safety-critical, regulated or highly technical 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.

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

Software testing

Test strategy leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Embedded software

Requirements-based testing

Regulated environments

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster!

Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What we offer:

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

Happy at Work and Happy Clients labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Le poste :

Our client, a company operating in the defense sector, is looking for an experienced Test Strategy Lead to define and deploy a consistent HLR testing approach across several embedded software products.

This role combines validation strategy, process improvement, team coaching and stakeholder coordination in a complex and highly regulated technical environment.

Your 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.

Profil recherché :

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.

At least 8 years of experience in software testing, verification or validation.

Strong expertise in requirements-based testing.

Proven experience in safety-critical, regulated or highly technical 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.

Mandatory requirements

• Fluent French.
• On-site presence at least four days per week.