Vehicle Software Validation Engineer

Role summary / purposeResponsible for validating vehicle software embedded systems and integrated vehicle features to ensure functional quality performance safety and customer requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle. The engineer will work in an Agile environment to plan execute analyze and document manual and automated testing across vehicles benches and laboratory environments.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute functional system integration regression and user-acceptance tests based on requirements and Agile user stories.Perform in-vehicle bench and laboratory validation of embedded software and vehicle features.Develop and maintain automated tests and scripts using Python or similar languages.Execute software and system tests analyze logs/data and investigate failures to determine root cause.Reproduce troubleshoot and validate software and system defects with cross-functional engineering teams.Document test results and manage defects using JIRA and test-management tools such as Jama and TestRail.Support requirements traceability test planning execution reporting and release validation.Contribute to test automation tools processes and continuous improvement.Prepare and maintain vehicles test benches laboratory equipment software and test environments.Collaborate with software hardware systems and feature engineers to resolve issues and meet program milestones.Interface with development teams to understand testing requirements.Review project requirements to ensure requirements are testable.Prepare necessary benches vehicles tools and software to execute testing.Work with feature engineers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects found in the system.Participate in root-cause analysis of hardware quality problems and software defects.Participate in system design documentation and testing to deliver a best in-class infotainment system.During sprint planning provide estimates on the amount of time needed to complete testing related tasks.Review hardware laboratory nodes and apply corrective and predictive maintenance processes to upkeep that the nodes are in satisfactory condition and functionality.Analyze the root-cause of software failures to correctly prioritize them for subsequent fixing providing timely validation rounds for both manual and automation.Contribute in enhancements towards automation development optimizing new feature validation and testing for upcoming vehicle programs and testing efforts.Identify areas of improvement in all facets of testing and velocity tracking.Use Test Management tools for test planning review execution monitoring review proficient key metrics interpretation and reporting of Test Results.Provide detailed feedback and comprehensive bug reports to ensure high-quality software and efficient testing workflows.Requirements - education & experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering or a related technical field.3-5 years experience.Nice-to-have / preferred skillsPython or similar scripting languagesAPI interaction and data parsingLog analysis and telemetry interpretationTest automation frameworksToolchain development for vehicle operationsTechnical writing and process documentationEmployment details - type, location, hoursFully onsite position with hands-on testing involving vehicles laboratory equipment test benches and embedded systems. Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.