Software Vehicle Testing Engineer
Posted Today by Gazelle Global
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: As a Software Testing & Issue Triaging Engineer, you will prepare vehicles for testing, execute test activities, and analyze data to ensure feature performance. This role involves hands-on work with advanced technology, including functional testing and software validation, while collaborating with global teams. You will play a crucial role in delivering safe and intelligent driving experiences by debugging real vehicles and working closely with architects and engineers. Your responsibilities will encompass generating test cases, managing test equipment, and providing technical insights on software issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate test cases for the features being validated
- Prepare vehicles and ensure they are ready for all planned test activities
- Execute test plans in line with defined methods and processes
- Carry out defect validation and ensure accurate reporting
- Record test results, update defect logs, and upload data promptly
- Manage test equipment procurement and create suitable test environments
- Collaborate closely with validation teams
- Support cross-functional teams by investigating software issues and providing expert-level technical insight
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, or related field
- Technical expertise in test facility and vehicle preparation
- Proven experience validating driver assistance features at vehicle level (ADAS experience highly desirable)
- Certification and experience conducting tests on proving grounds
- Proficiency with data acquisition tools (e.g., CANape, CANalyzer, INCA, Simulink, ADTF)
- Strong ability to analyze and report test data accurately
- Skilled in diagnostic fault-finding and interpreting engineering documents, with a structured problem-solving approach
- Full UK (or EU equivalent) driving license with a clean record
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
As a Software Testing & Issue Triaging Engineer, you’ll be preparing vehicles for testing, planning and executing test activities, and analyzing data to ensure features perform as intended. You’ll be hands-on with cutting-edge technology, from functional testing and software validation to exploring real-world scenarios on public roads and proving grounds. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll work across embedded systems, vehicle platforms, and global teams to bring new features to life. From debugging in real vehicles to collaborating with architects and engineers across the business, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, intelligent, and seamless driving experiences.
Your responsibilities:
- Generate test cases for the features being validated
- Prepare vehicles and ensure they are ready for all planned test activities
- Execute test plans in line with defined methods and processes
- Carry out defect validation and ensure accurate reporting
- Record test results, update defect logs, and upload data promptly
- Manage test equipment procurement and create suitable test environments
- Collaborate closely with validation teams
- Support cross-functional teams by investigating software issues and providing expert-level technical insight
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, or related field
- Technical expertise in test facility and vehicle preparation
- Proven experience validating driver assistance features at vehicle level (ADAS experience highly desirable)
- Certification and experience conducting tests on proving grounds
- Proficiency with data acquisition tools (e.g., CANape, CANalyzer, INCA, Simulink, ADTF)
- Strong ability to analyze and report test data accurately
- Skilled in diagnostic fault-finding and interpreting engineering documents, with a structured problem-solving approach
- Full UK (or EU equivalent) driving license with a clean record
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and leadership skills