Senior System Test Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Shannon; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to help validate feature software for automotive ECUs and support validation across vehicle and bench environments.

You will design test frameworks, create and execute manual and automated test cases from requirements, and work within Agile Scrum to continuously improve test infrastructure and automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying the Software Development Lifecycle in automotive contexts.
• Ability to design and execute test cases from system requirements.
• Familiarity with validation across vehicle, ECU, and bench environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate feature software for new automotive ECUs at vehicle and ECU level.
• Design and develop test frameworks to support verification and validation.
• Create and execute manual and automated test cases from requirements.
• Conduct testing across HIL rigs and vehicles.
• Support and enhance test automation frameworks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CAN

LIN

FlexRay

Automotive Ethernet

Scripting

Test automation

V-Model

ASPICE

ISO 26262

ISO 29119

Job description

The automotive industry is rapidly transforming through autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification. In this role, you will help design, develop, and validate software for advanced vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including autonomous features, control systems, infotainment, cloud-connected services, and prototype vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate feature software for new automotive ECUs at both vehicle and ECU level.
• Design and develop software test frameworks to support verification and validation activities.
• Create, implement, and execute manual and automated test cases from system and software requirements.
• Conduct testing across multiple environments, including HIL rigs and vehicles.
• Support and enhance test automation frameworks and identify opportunities for increased automation.

Technical Expertise

• Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, V-Model, Agile, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 29119.
• Develop and oversee test plans, test cases, automation strategies, and test reports.
• Perform root cause analysis, debugging, defect management, and requirements-based testing.
• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
• Work in a Systems Engineering environment and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Utilize scripting skills to automate testing where appropriate.

Problem Solving

• Investigate complex software issues using structured, theory-based analysis.
• Identify potential root causes, validate hypotheses through testing, and resolve defects efficiently.

Planning & Agile Delivery

• Create test plans, tools, and use cases for vehicle platform testing.
• Participate in product requirement and design reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure and frameworks.
• Operate within an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Key Interactions

• Collaborate across Product Engineering teams, Functional Safety teams, and validation groups.
• Support development of validation processes and tools for bench and vehicle testing.
• Generate safety-related test requirements from functional requirements.
• Document test procedures, maintain traceability of results, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle, V-Model, AGILE, ASPICE
• Experience in a range of validation and automated testing frameworks.
• Responsible for the creation and oversight of test plans, test cases, test automation, identify automation opportunities and compile, review and approve test reports.
• Excellent in root cause analysis, debugging system failures, problem solving.
• Scripting skills to automate test cases will be beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO26262 & ISO29119.
• Proficient in the analysis and decomposition of customer requirements into test cases.
• Experienced in operating in a System Engineering environment.
• Expert in Defect Management and requirements-based testing.
• Experienced in Vehicle Diagnostics desirable.
• Expert in ensuring the test approaches followed are effectively validating the customer requirements in line with industry standards.
• In-Depth understanding in Vehicle Communication Protocols (CAN/LIN/Flexray/ Automotive Ethernet)

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.