System Test Lead

Elektro; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An international automotive company is seeking a System Test Engineer in Kraków to lead Verification and Validation activities. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in testing, with strong leadership skills. The role involves planning and overseeing testing activities and ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Attractive benefits include medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medicover medical care

Co-financing for sport card Multisport

Possibility to join PZU insurance

Co-financing for holidays

Hard and soft training, language courses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a System or Software Test Engineer.
• Ability to analyze functional and design specifications.
• Experience with automotive process standards like ASPICE and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Lead Verification and Validation activities.
• Define and maintain test strategies for each phase.
• Plan and oversee test execution.

Skills

Leadership in engineering or test teams

Excellent English communication

Planning and organizing testing activities

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics

Tools

CANoe

Python

MATLAB Simulink

Polarion

JIRA

Job description

• For our client, an American automotive company and global product leader in providing innovative and sustainable e-mobility solutions for the automotive market, due to development of their New Technological Center (R&D) in Krakow.
• Be a part of automotive world’s transformation to clean energy and eMobility!

Your responsibilities

• Lead all Verification and Validation (V&V) activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Define and maintain detailed test strategies and plans for each release and production phase
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee system, software, and hardware test execution
• Track and communicate V&V progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the testing function in customer meetings and manage both internal and external escalations
• Own and deliver V&V status reports and release documentation to customers
• Prepare and execute release testing and compile summary reports
• Ensure compliance and readiness for process and quality audits
• Adhere to established defect tracking and root cause analysis procedures
• Monitor and report software and hardware issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Manage the budget and planning of test equipment required for the project

Employer requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience in leading engineering or test teams
• At least 8 years of experience as a System or Software Test Engineer
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong background in planning, organizing, and coordinating testing activities
• Confident in presenting results and technical topics to customers and stakeholders
• Ability to analyze functional and design specifications to develop comprehensive test cases in line with ASPICE guidelines
• Experience creating HIL/eDyne-based test plans and test cases derived from system requirements
• Practical knowledge of tools such as CANoe, CANape, TraceTronic ECU-Test, NI LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, TestStand, Diagra, ETAS INCA, ControlDesk NG, and Plastic SCM/Bitbucket
• Proficient in C and Python; familiarity with MATLAB Simulink/Simscape is a plus
• Experience using test management and requirements tools like Polarion, DOORS, and JIRA
• Knowledge of automotive process standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and Cybersecurity practices
• Domain expertise in electric drives, transmissions, BMS, or vehicle dynamics is highly valued
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the EU or internationally

What employer offers

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family
• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport
• Possibility to join the PZU insurance
• Salary adequate to skills and experience
• Co-financing for holidays
• Hard and soft training, language courses