Functional Safety Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety systems engineering is seeking a Functional Safety Validation Engineer for a contract role. In this position, you will ensure the verification of battery management controls software through advanced testing methodologies, including deriving test cases, executing manual tests on HiL rigs, and maintaining documentation and traceability. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge projects and enhance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in system testing based on formal requirements.
• Proficiency in writing BDD test cases using Gherkin syntax.
• Hands-on experience with X-Ray and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Derive test cases from system requirements and author them using Gherkin syntax.
• Execute manual tests on HiL rigs and document results.
• Maintain traceability between requirements and test cases.

Skills

System testing

Test case development

BDD test cases

HiL testing

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Version control knowledge

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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.