Embedded Software Test Engineer Job Title

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies for embedded systems. The role involves validating embedded software functionality, hardware-software integration, communication protocols, and system performance through manual and automated testing approaches.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in embedded testing, test automation using Python, ECU testing, HIL/SIL environments, debugging tools, and automotive communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and UDS.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze system requirements, design specifications, and use cases to develop detailed test plans and test strategies for embedded systems.

- Define test objectives, scope, test scenarios, and acceptance criteria for various testing phases, including:

- Unit Testing

- Integration Testing

- System Testing

- Regression Testing

- Performance Testing

- Real-Time Testing

- Stability and Compatibility Testing

- Set up and configure test environments, including:

- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

- Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)

- Test benches

- Embedded target systems and specialized test equipment

- Design, develop, and execute test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts using Python and C/C++.

- Perform manual and automated testing on embedded targets, prototypes, ECUs, and production systems.

- Conduct real-time testing to validate system response times, performance, and reliability against defined requirements.

- Validate hardware-software integration, component compatibility, and communication interfaces.





- Perform testing and debugging of automotive communication protocols including:

- CAN

- UDS over CAN

- Ethernet-based communication

- SPI

- I2C

- UART

- Analyze test results, identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution.

- Manage defects using defect tracking tools and provide detailed defect reports.

- Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

- Use debugging and validation tools such as:

- Oscilloscopes

- Logic analyzers

- JTAG debuggers

- Multimeters

- ECU diagnostic tools

- Improve testing processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks.

- Maintain documentation including:

- Test plans

- Test cases

- Test execution reports

- Test environment configurations

- Test results

- Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).

- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and safety regulations such as:

- ISO 26262

- Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)

- IEC 61508

Must Have Skills
- Strong understanding of embedded software design principles and embedded system architectures.

- Good knowledge of operating systems such as:

- Linux

- QNX

- Android

- Strong experience in embedded software testing and validation.

- Ability to write detailed and structured test cases using standard test design techniques.





- Hands-on experience with ECU testing on vehicles, test benches, and hardware platforms.

- Strong Python programming skills with experience in:

- Test automation frameworks (pytest, unittest)

- Data analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

- Experience in developing automated test scripts and test frameworks.

- Good understanding of automotive communication protocols:

- CAN

- UDS over CAN

- Ethernet communication

Preferred Skills
- Experience with automotive embedded systems and ECU validation.

- Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL testing tools.

- Knowledge of CAN analysis tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer.

- Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test execution environments.

- Knowledge of automotive software development lifecycle and validation processes.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related field.

- Relevant experience in embedded software testing and automotive validation.

Experience Level
- 3 8 years of experience in Embedded Software Testing, ECU Validation, or Automotive Testing.

Key Competencies
- Solid analytical and debugging skills.

- Good understanding of hardware-software interactions.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities.

- Strong documentation and communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

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📌 Embedded testing Professional (Karnataka)
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