Lead Automotive Software Test Engineer

Position Overview

This role focuses on defining and leading testing strategies for AI‑driven automotive software systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety of advanced in‑vehicle technologies. Responsibilities include end‑to‑end validation strategy ownership, test architecture definition, and coordination of cross‑functional testing activities within complex automotive environments.

• Define and lead end‑to‑end test strategies for AI‑driven automotive software systems.
• Design validation approaches to ensure performance, reliability, and safety of vehicle technologies.
• Establish test coverage frameworks and ensure alignment with system requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies and validation processes.
• Execute and oversee testing activities using tools such as dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, and Open Test.
• Support integration of hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) environments when applicable.
• Use measurement and diagnostic tools for system validation.
• Support automation of diagnostic and validation workflows; improve efficiency through scripting and tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate automated testing into development pipelines.
• Utilize data pipelines and analytics tools for automotive software validation; analyze test data to identify trends, defects, and performance issues.
• Track and analyze defects using structured metrics and reporting systems; support root‑cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on test results and quality indicators.
• Coordinate testing activities across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate test results, validation status, and technical findings clearly to stakeholders; prepare technical documentation, reports, and test summaries.
• Present accurate and timely reporting to support decision‑making.

Must Have:

• 8+ years of experience in automotive software testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with testing tools (dSPACE, CANoe, CANape, DIVA, Open Test).
• Strong understanding of test coverage analysis and defect tracking metrics.
• Experience working in cross‑functional automotive environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities across teams.
• Experience in test automation and validation processes.

Good to Have:

• ISTQB or IREB certification.
• Experience with AI‑driven or autonomous vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of data pipelines and automotive analytics tools.
• Experience with HIL/SIL environments.
• Exposure to automotive safety or compliance standards (functional safety, ISO, etc.).
• Experience in large‑scale OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246.

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.