Embedded Software Test Engineer – HIL/SIL & Automation

Ultipro; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k)

HSA for Medical Expenses

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Software Test Engineer to join our engineering team onsite at a world-class facility. The role focuses on developing, executing, and automating tests for electrical systems and software that control vehicle operation, including HIL/SIL validation and automated testing.

Responsibilities include designing test cases, analyzing results, and ensuring end-to-end traceability of requirements to tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Ability to interpret software requirements, state diagrams, and test plan documentation.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-Loop (SIL) validation strategies, test plans, and procedures for vehicle-level software features to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for embedded software applications.
• Analyze test results, identify software and system-level defects, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Validate embedded software interactions with sensors, actuators, communication networks, and vehicle subsystems.
• Support verification and validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Python automation

CAN/J1939

UDS diagnostics

Vector tools

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Software Engineering

Tools

Vector tools

CAN/J1939

UDS diagnostics

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Software Test Engineer to join our engineering team onsite at a world-class facility. The role focuses on developing, executing, and automating tests for electrical systems and software that control vehicle operation, including HIL/SIL validation and automated testing.

Responsibilities include designing test cases, analyzing results, and ensuring end-to-end traceability of requirements to tests.