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Embedded Software Test engineer

Quest Global Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 19, 2026Apply by Mar 21, 2026

Role & seniority: Junior–mid-level QA/Validation Engineer (1–4 years in software validation)

Stack/tools: Embedded/ HWIL testing; software-in-the-loop; hardware-in-the-loop; ALM/PLM tools (e.g., TestTrack Pro, HP Quality Center, IBM Rational CLM)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Create and execute test plans using grey-box concepts; identify test cases via interaction matrices and document in test plans

  • Perform manual and automated tests across integration, system, performance, and cross-product validation; maintain test artifacts

  • Validate results at subsystem, integration, and system levels; review plans/procedures, document findings, and present results; drive process improvements

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science Engineering

  • 1–4 years of software validation/testing experience; RTM (requirement traceability) proficiency

  • Experience with manual/automatic test execution, defect reporting, and working with cross-functional teams

  • Ability to work from office as required; strong communication and organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience validating embedded systems; locomotives applications/software

  • Familiarity with CLM/ALM and PLM tools; ability to lead/drive cross-functional initiatives

  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and influence stakeholders

  • Location & work type: Office-based work required as needed; location not specified; on-site presence may be required

Full Description

Job Requirements

Job Description

Candidate is responsible for the validation efforts of customer's Over the Air product. The Candidate will write test procedures, perform test execution, and analyze results and review with Stake holders at subsystem level, Integration level and Perfmon level testing.

Essential Responsibilities

Using interaction matrices, identify relevant test cases / scenarios and document in a test plan Identify types of testing required, ranging from desktop verification, software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, locomotive testing, and pilot fleet operation Develop test plans using “grey box testing” concepts Execute manual integration, system, and performance tests Develop, run, and maintain both manual and automated tests across multiple products Thoroughly document all work outputs. Hands on experience working in Requirement traceability matric(RTM). Active Reviewer for test plans & procedures, as well as for results. Creates, documents, and analyzes complex test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Experience working with application lifecycle management tools and PLM tools (e.g., TestTrack Pro, HP Quality Center, IBM Rational CLM, etc.) Prepare and present technical results to internal and external customers as necessary Drive process improvement within the team to improve quality, cost, and time-to-market for development efforts Participates in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.

Work Experience

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer science Engineering 1-4 Years’ experience of validating/testing software Ability and willingness to work from office as required

Desired Characteristics

Strong understanding of test execution, requirements traceability, defect reporting, & Testing Concepts Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results Effective verbal & written communicator Experience with validating Embedded System Products Working knowledge of locomotives applications & software Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively Team player with ability to work with minimal direction Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams

multi-location

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