Embedded Software Test Engineer - Automation & HIL

Actalent; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer in Owatonna, MN. You will design, develop, and execute automated tests for embedded software and hardware/software integrated systems in a high-tech automotive environment.

The role emphasizes test automation, validation of software on embedded controllers, and troubleshooting system-level issues. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience testing embedded software, firmware, or hardware-integrated software systems.
• Hands-on development of automated tests and test infrastructure.
• Programming/scripting in C, C++, C#, Python for test development and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for embedded software, firmware, ECUs, and hardware/software integrated systems.
• Develop automated test tools and scripts using C, C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, procedures, and regression suites for embedded software requirements.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing of embedded applications.
• Validate communication between embedded controllers, vehicle networks, diagnostic applications, APIs, and connected hardware.
• Test automotive communication and diagnostic protocols such as CAN, UDS, DoIP, J2534, and OBD-II.

Skills

Embedded software testing

C/C++ development

Python scripting

CI/CD automation

CAN protocols

Git

CANoe/CANalyzer

Vehicle Spy

dSPACE

NI

Tools

Git

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vehicle Spy

dSPACE

NI

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer in Owatonna, MN. You will design, develop, and execute automated tests for embedded software and hardware/software integrated systems in a high-tech automotive environment.

The role emphasizes test automation, validation of software on embedded controllers, and troubleshooting system-level issues. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in CI/CD pipelines.