Test Architect

Akkodis; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 169,059,000 - 177,655,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Test Principal Architect for a client located in Raymond, OH. This onsite role focuses on designing and leading testing strategies for AI-driven automotive software, ensuring performance, reliability and safety through rigorous validation and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will work with industry tools such as dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA and Open Test, and should have advanced expertise in test metrics, data pipelines, and collaboration across teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years in automotive software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead testing strategies for AI-driven software systems in automotive environments.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to validate performance, reliability and safety.
• Define test approaches for new technologies and ensure rigorous validation.

Skills

Data pipelines awareness

Testing metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Problem solving

Internal networking

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

dSPACE

CANoe

CANape

DIVA

Open Test

CAPL

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Test Principal Architect for a client located in Raymond, OH 43067 with this position being Onsite.

Pay Range:

• Option 1 - $59 - $62/hr on W2 All Inclusive - (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
• Options 2 - $55 - $58/hr on W2 with benefits (10 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days + 8 Paid Company Holidays) (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description:

Design and lead testing strategies for AI-driven software systems in automotive environments. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of intelligent vehicle technologies through rigorous validation and cross-functional collaboration.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Basic understanding of data pipelines and analytics tools used in automotive software validation.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard testing and measurement tools such as dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, and Open Test.
• ISTQB or IREB certification preferred, demonstrating formal training in software testing and requirements engineering.
• Strong knowledge of test coverage analysis and defect tracking metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, clarify responsibilities, and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated innovation and problem-solving capabilities in complex technical environments.
• Ability to build and leverage internal networks and coalitions to gain alignment, support, and drive collaborative success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering
• 8+ years in automotive software testing

Must Have:

• 8+ years of automotive software validation experience.
• Experience developing test strategies and validation methodologies.
• Proven record of solving ambiguous technical problems.
• Experience defining test approaches for new technologies.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a research-oriented environment.
• Automotive tools such as CANoe, CANape, dSPACE, CAPL, etc.

Nice-to-Have:

• AI/ML testing or validation exposure.
• Data analytics and data pipeline knowledge.
• ISTQB/IREB certification.
• ADAS, autonomous systems, or advanced vehicle technology experience.

Benefit Offerings

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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