Embedded Software Validation Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by DCV Technologies
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Onsite
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The Embedded Software Validation Engineer role involves supporting the development of electric vehicle (EV) and charging systems through embedded software testing, verification, and validation using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems. The position requires ensuring compliance with safety-critical automotive software standards and contributing to innovative electrification technologies. The engineer will lead validation activities and develop test plans while working in a high-performance engineering environment. This is a contract position with a competitive day rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead embedded software validation and verification activities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test frameworks
- Perform testing using HIL systems (dSpace preferred)
- Ensure compliance with ISO26262 / ASIL functional safety standards
- Conduct root cause analysis and debugging of system issues
- Support test automation and continuous integration (CI/CD) environments
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in embedded systems validation / testing
- Hands-on experience with HIL / dSpace tools
- Knowledge of ISO26262 / ASIL safety standards
- Programming skills in Python, C or C++
- Experience in automotive, EV, electrification or power electronics
- Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, Jira or similar tools
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Embedded Software Validation Engineer (HIL / Automotive / EV)
Contract | Competitive Day Rate | Onsite
We are hiring an experienced Embedded Software Validation Engineer to support cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) and charging systems development within a high-performance engineering environment.
This role focuses on embedded software testing, verification, and validation using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, ensuring delivery of safety-critical automotive software to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead embedded software validation and verification activities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test frameworks
- Perform testing using HIL systems (dSpace preferred)
- Ensure compliance with ISO26262 / ASIL functional safety standards
- Conduct root cause analysis and debugging of system issues
- Support test automation and continuous integration (CI/CD) environments
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience in embedded systems validation / testing
- Hands-on experience with HIL / dSpace tools
- Knowledge of ISO26262 / ASIL safety standards
- Programming skills in Python, C or C++
- Experience in automotive, EV, electrification or power electronics
- Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, Jira or similar tools
Desirable:
- Experience with EV charging systems, inverters, DC-DC or AC-DC systems
- Knowledge of automotive networks (CAN, LIN)
- Background in real-time control systems
This is a high-impact opportunity to work on next-generation electrification and charging technology, contributing to innovative, safety-critical systems.
Apply now to be part of a rapidly growing automotive software validation programme.