Senior Embedded Test Engineer - Automotive, Hybrid

ImmigrationGPT; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ImmigrationGPT is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer in Birmingham. The hybrid role involves testing embedded software across inverter/motor control, BMS, and charging systems, with travel to sites as needed.

You will lead test activity from requirements through bench/system validation for safe, production-quality releases. The candidate will define test strategies, execute plans, and contribute to debugging and root-cause analysis, ensuring ISO 26262 compliance and clear

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on embedded software testing experience in automotive environments.
• Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and firmware testing on bespoke hardware.
• Experience with safety standards and ISO 26262 practices in testing.
• Proficient in test planning, execution, and reporting across bench and system tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software test delivery to programme timescales.
• Define test strategy, plans and specifications; execute and report results.
• Run bench/HIL/system integration testing and practical validation.
• Debug issues, investigate defects, and support root-cause analysis.
• Validate safety-related behaviour in line with ISO 26262.

Skills

Embedded software testing

C/C++

Python scripting

Functional safety (ISO 26262)

Test strategy & planning

Debugging & root cause analysis

Engineering documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Simulink/TargetLink

CAN/CAN-FD

UDS

OBD

J1939

Job description

ImmigrationGPT is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer in Birmingham. The hybrid role involves testing embedded software across inverter/motor control, BMS, and charging systems, with travel to sites as needed.

You will lead test activity from requirements through bench/system validation for safe, production-quality releases. The candidate will define test strategies, execute plans, and contribute to debugging and root-cause analysis, ensuring ISO 26262 compliance and clear