Senior Software Test Engineer

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

ExpleoAcademy training

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking an automotive software test engineer to perform functional, component and integration testing of vehicle functions in Preston, UK. The role operates within an agile V-cycle delivery framework, emphasizing collaboration with the software team to ensure robust testing outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing cases, reporting results, and driving issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in automotive software testing in HIL, component and vehicle environments.
• Familiarity with verification/test tooling such as CANoe/CANalyzer, dSPACE, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans against project plans and design component and integration tests.
• Execute tests and generate test reports.
• Perform issue resolution and regression testing to root-cause failures.
• Review requirements and architecture to flag gaps or ambiguities.
• Coordinate with software development on testing outcomes and failures.

Skills

Automotive testing

HIL testing

CANoe/CANalyzer

dSPACE

Vehicle architecture

Simulink

Test reporting

Education

BEng/MEng in Electronic/Embedded/Software

Tools

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

dSPACE

DOORS

Polarion

Job description

Expleo is a leading global engineering service provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a skilled automotive software test engineer to perform functional, component and integration testing of vehicle functions.

Working within an agile V-cycle delivery framework, the test team is responsible for conducting functional, component and integration level software testing against requirements. Close collaboration and clear communication with the software team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans against project plan. Design component functional and integration tests cases against design specifications.
• Execute tests cases and generate test reports.
• Perform issues resolution and regression testing to root-cause failures.
• Review requirements and architecture to proactively flag gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities.
• Coordinate with software development team on testing outcomes and failures.

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng / MEng) in Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering or closely related discipline.

Essential Skills

• Automotive SW testing in HIL, component and vehicle environments.
• Familiarity with verification test tooling (e.g. Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, dSPACE, or similar)
• Body and HVAC domain testing experience.
• Good understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic architecture.
• Reading and interpreting design specifications and Simulink models.
• Test documentation and reporting.

Desired Skills

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focussed with a measured approach to risk.
• Collaborative and transparent.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience

• Knowledge of Euro7 emission legislation and its software/control implications.
• Experience working directly with an OEM or Tier 1.
• Experience in the automotive sector, including understanding of V-cycle software development methodology.
• Experience with requirements and test management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion, or similar)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive