Senior Software Test Engineer (AUTOSAR / Telematics)

microTECH Global LTD; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to validate AUTOSAR and Telematics in a remote, automotive-focused role. The position involves extensive testing across AUTOSAR Classic components, embedded Linux, and connectivity stacks, with an onsite three‑week stint in Romania funded by the client.

The role requires ASPICE/CMMI experience, strong test strategy skills, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance and high quality ECU software.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automotive software testing and validation.
• Proven experience testing ECU software in OEM or Tier‑1 environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and verification processes.
• Experience with ASPICE and/or CMMI environments.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, test coverage, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test strategies, plans, and test specifications.
• Perform verification and validation of AUTOSAR Classic software components.
• Design and execute tests across BSW, SWCs, RTE, IOC, Application Layer.
• Validate ECU functionality, integration, and system behaviour.
• Test connectivity features, including CAN, Ethernet, and telematics services.
• Support verification of Embedded Linux and AUTOSAR interactions.
• Analyse software defects, perform root‑cause investigations, and support resolution activities.
• Collaborate with software developers, architects, systems engineers, and integration teams.
• Produce test documentation, traceability artefacts, and compliance evidence.

Skills

Automotive testing

AUTOSAR testing

Embedded systems

Connectivity & telematics

ASPICE / CMMI

Requirements traceability

Tools

Yocto

CAN testing tools

ECU test tools

Job description

Senior Software Test Engineer (AUTOSAR / Telematics)

Contract Length: 6 Months
Positions Available: 1
Location: 100% Remote
Travel Requirement: Initial 3-week onsite engagement in Romania (travel and accommodation fully funded by the client)

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Test Engineer to support the validation and quality assurance of a complex automotive ECU platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in verifying AUTOSAR-based software, telematics functionality, connectivity features, and ECU integration within a mixed AUTOSAR and Embedded Linux environment.

This position is particularly suited to a senior testing professional with a strong background in automotive software quality processes, ideally with experience in ASPICE and/or CMMI-driven development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test strategies, plans, and test specifications.
• Perform verification and validation of AUTOSAR Classic software components.
• Design and execute tests across:
  • Basic Software (BSW)
  • Software Components (SWCs)
  • Runtime Environment (RTE)
  • Inter-OS-Application Communication (IOC)
  • Application Layer
• Validate ECU functionality, integration, and system behaviour.
• Test connectivity features, including CAN, Ethernet, and telematics services.
• Support verification of Embedded Linux and AUTOSAR interactions.
• Analyse software defects, perform root‑cause investigations, and support resolution activities.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, architects, systems engineers, and integration teams.
• Ensure testing activities align with ASPICE, CMMI, and customer quality requirements.
• Produce test documentation, traceability artefacts, and compliance evidence.

Essential Skills & Experience

Automotive Software Testing

• Extensive experience in automotive software testing and validation.
• Proven experience testing ECU software in OEM or Tier‑1 environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and verification processes.

AUTOSAR Testing

• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic Platform, including:
  • BSW
  • SWCs
  • RTE
  • IOC
  • Application software
• Experience validating AUTOSAR‑based software architectures.

Embedded Systems

• Good understanding of Embedded Linux and Yocto environments.
• Experience testing embedded software running across multiple software layers.

Connectivity & Telematics

• Experience testing:
  • CAN communication
  • Ethernet communication
  • Automotive connectivity stacks
• Exposure to telematics systems, including:
  • TCU functionality
  • Connectivity protocols
  • eCall services (preferred)

Process & Quality

• Strong understanding of automotive quality processes.
• Experience working within ASPICE and/or CMMI environments.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, test coverage, and compliance reporting.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Qualcomm automotive SoCs.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity concepts, including:
  • ISO 21434
  • HSM
  • SecOC
• Experience supporting ASPICE Level 2+ assessments.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test management tools.
• Experience with system integration and end‑to‑end vehicle feature validation.

Technical Environment

The successful candidate will work within a platform comprising:

• AUTOSAR Classic Platform
  • Focus on IOC and application software layers
• Embedded Linux / Yocto
• Qualcomm processor platform
• Texas Instruments CAN transceivers
• Yamaha DSP integration
• Telematics subsystem
• ECU software integration and validation
• Complex third‑party software and hardware integration
• Mixed AUTOSAR and Linux architecture