Description

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 Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees