Test Automation Engineer Autonomous & Safety-Critical Systems

Tatvanord AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatvanord AB in Sweden is seeking a passionate Test Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing testing solutions for autonomous vehicle technologies, ensuring quality and safety through systematic testing and automation.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in test automation and software testing. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with standards such as ISO 26262 are preferred. Join us and contribute to the future of autonomous driving.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong understanding of requirements analysis and test design techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements for safety-critical vehicle functions.
• Design, develop, and maintain test cases based on functional and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks.
• Execute manual and automated tests in simulation and target environments.
• Support verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

Python

C++

Requirements analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Test Automation Engineer to join our team developing next-generation autonomous vehicle technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of safety‑critical vehicle functions through systematic testing and automation.

If you are excited about cars, autonomous driving, and creating robust test solutions for complex systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements for safety-critical vehicle functions.
• Design, develop, and maintain test cases based on functional and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks.
• Execute manual and automated tests in simulation and target environments.
• Perform test result evaluation and detailed log analysis to identify defects and root causes.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and safety engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Support verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and automation processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong understanding of requirements analysis and test design techniques.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Experience analyzing logs and troubleshooting complex system behaviors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred

• Experience with safety-critical systems (ISO 26262, ASPICE, or similar standards).
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, or FlexRay.
• Experience in automotive software development or testing.
• Familiarity with autonomous driving systems, ADAS, sensor technologies, or vehicle control systems.