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An opportunity has arisen for an Automotive Software Test & Validation Engineer to support the development of advanced vehicle systems within a high-performance engineering environment. This role is central to ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of embedded software across multiple vehicle domains.

• Develop and execute software test cases aligned with system requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform validation activities across defined electronic/electrical (E/E) domains (e.g. body systems, chassis, powertrain, infotainment).
• Conduct both static testing (HiL/test rigs) and dynamic vehicle-based testing.
• Configure, maintain, and optimise Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments, including management of software configurations for test rigs.
• Analyse test results from formal test cases and real-world vehicle data, identifying defects and performance issues.
• Produce detailed defect reports, ensuring clear root cause analysis and escalation of issues impacting end-user experience.
• Collaborate with software development teams to plan and execute testing strategies within Agile workflows.
• Represent software testing and HiL capabilities in technical discussions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Generate and maintain accurate documentation, including test reports, configuration records, and validation evidence.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (2:1 or above preferred).

• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols:
• • CAN
  • LIN (2.x)
  • Automotive Ethernet (e.g. 100Base-TX)
• Understanding of diagnostic and calibration protocols:
• • UDS (ISO 14229)
  • XCP
• Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing environments.
• Experience with test automation tools such as:
• • vTestStudio
  • AutomationDesk
  • ECU-Test
• Familiarity with HiL platforms such as:
• • dSPACE SCALEXIO
  • Vector VT systems
• Understanding of:
• • Rest-bus simulation
  • Diagnostics and fault handling
• Functional safety and security mechanisms (e.g. checksums, SecOC, freshness algorithms)
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR architecture and model-based development approaches.
• Exposure to programming/scripting languages such as C, C#, Python, or CAPL.
• Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into effective validation strategies.

• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills to support prototyping and system validation.
• Strong understanding of automotive electronics and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with modern automotive software development methodologies, including Agile and model-based development.
• Familiarity with zonal E/E architectures and Ethernet-based vehicle networks.

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for reviewing and validating control models.
• Experience working with suppliers and external engineering partners.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people