Functional Safety Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Functional Safety Validation Engineer to ensure the safety verification of battery management controls software. This role involves creating, executing, and managing test cases on HiL platforms and requires proficiency in BDD test case development as well as strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in system testing based on formal requirements.
• Proficient in writing test cases and managing test artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Derive comprehensive test cases from formal system requirements.
• Execute manual test cases on Hardware-in-the-Loop Rigs.
• Document and report detailed test results.

Skills

System testing and test case development

BDD test cases using Gherkin syntax

X-Ray and JIRA for test management

HiL testing environments knowledge

ISO 26262 knowledge

Documentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Job description

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Client:

Expleo Group

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled Functional Safety Validation Engineer to join our customer in the Warwick area (contract basis). This role is pivotal in ensuring the functional safety verification of battery management controls software.

Responsibilities

• Derive comprehensive test cases from system requirements, ensuring alignment with verification criteria.
• Author test cases using Gherkin syntax (BDD) and manage them within X-Ray, integrated with JIRA.
• Execute manual test cases on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Rigs including Dspace, Vector, or NI platforms.
• Document and report test results, creating detailed test reports for each execution cycle.
• Identify and log software defects or issues encountered during testing, ensuring accurate and timely defect tracking.

Ensure test cases include:

• Clear test purpose and detailed descriptions

• Defined pre-conditions and post-conditions

• Structured test flow or sequence

Traceability links to system requirements

• Maintain traceability between requirements and test cases, generating traceability reports and identifying suspect flags due to requirement changes.
• Manage version control of test artifacts and ensure proper baselining of test content.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for test reviews, triggering automated notifications upon state changes.

Skills Required

• Strong experience in system testing and test case development based on formal requirements.
• Proficiency in writing BDD test cases using Gherkin syntax.
• Hands-on experience with X-Ray and JIRA for test management.
• Familiarity with HiL testing environments, particularly Dspace, Vector, or NI systems.
• Understanding of ISO 26262-6.12 and its application in test design and verification.
• Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to write clear, structured, and traceable test cases.
• Knowledge of version control practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in defect identification and reporting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

At Expleo, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a significant impact. Join our customer to work on cutting-edge projects and advance your career in safety systems engineering.