Embedded Software Test Engineer
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
ImmigrationGPT
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Testing, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Birmingham (hybrid) - with travel to customer/test sites as needed
Visa sponsorship:
Not available
The role Join a leading automotive & electrified powertrain organisation to own testing and validation of embedded software across inverter/motor control , BMS , and charging systems. You'll lead test activity from requirements through to bench/system validation, supporting safe, production-quality releases.
What you'll do - Lead embedded software test delivery to programme timescales
- Define test strategy, plans and specifications; execute and report results
- Run bench / HIL / system integration testing and practical validation
- Debug issues, investigate defects, and support root-cause analysis
- Validate safety-related behaviour in line with ISO 26262
- Work closely with controls, hardware and systems teams, plus customers/suppliers
- Mentor junior engineers and drive good testing/documentation practice
What you'll need - Strong experience in embedded software testing (OEM / Tier 1 / similar)- Good knowledge of embedded C/C++ and firmware testing on bespoke hardware
- Test lifecycle experience (requirements strategy execution reporting)- Scripting / automation using Python (or similar)- Working understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262
- Comfortable producing clear engineering documentation (test specs, reports, work instructions)- Automotive networks & diagnostics: CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, OBD, J1939 (Flex Ray beneficial)- Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Engineering/Science degree (or equivalent experience)
Nice to have - UML/SysML exposure; model-based tools (e.g., Simulink/Target Link)- Experience testing BMS, inverters, DC/DC, onboard chargers
- Automotive SPICE awareness; calibration/diagnostic tool experience
- Control systems understanding
Apply If you're an embedded software test engineer with strong C/C++ and automotive validation experience, apply to be considered. (No visa sponsorship available.)
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