**Role & seniority: ** Software/Validation Engineer (automotive), likely mid-level based on hands-on testing + process compliance responsibilities

**Location & work type: ** Not specified (assumed on-site with access to test benches); work type not specified

**Stack/tools: **

Python (test automation), automated test frameworks, CI/CD validation
Vector CANoe, CAPL (nice-to-have)
Automotive comms: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS diagnostics, DTC analysis, ECU flashing
IBM DOORS / Codebeamer (requirements)
Aspice compliance (SWE.4/SWE.5/SWE.6), ticketing defect tools (unspecified)
HIL test benches: power supplies, ECUs, hardware harness modifications
Git (nice-to-have), NI TestStand (nice-to-have), QNX/Linux (nice-to-have)
OpenGL mentioned in project context (View for Parking app)
Top 3 responsibilities:
1. Develop/maintain automated test scripts; improve efficiency, repeatability, and coverage
2. Perform end-to-end validation (functional, integration, regression, re-testing, release validation) and document results
3. Run smoke tests, manage release documentation, and handle defects (tracking/prioritization/closure)
Must-have skills:
- Python; automated testing + CI/CD validation experience
- Vector CANoe for automotive validation/testing
- Automotive protocols (CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Ethernet) + **UDS diagnost

Full Description

Project Description

Designing View for Parking app using OpenGL technology for Japanese car OEM.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and coverage.
Execute end-to-end software validation activities, including functional, integration, regression, re-testing, and release validation and document results accurately.
Execute smoke tests on software releases and maintain release documentation, including release notes and validation evidence.
Report test execution status, progress, and defects regularly to stakeholders.
Participate in requirements and test case reviews in cross-functional meetings or individually.
Manage defects using ticketing systems, including tracking, prioritization, follow-up, and closure.
Operate test benches including power supplies, Vector CANoe, ECUs, and perform hardware harness modifications.
Ensure compliance with ASPICE standards, particularly SWE.6.

Mandatory Skills Description

Python
Experience with automated test frameworks and CI/CD validation environments.
Hands-on experience with Vector CANoe for automotive validation and testing
Experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet, along with UDS diagnostics, DTC analysis, and ECU flashing
Experience with requirement management tools such as IBM DOORS or Codebeamer
Strong understanding of ASPICE processes (SWE.4, SWE.5, SWE.6)
Experience in end-to-end testing and validation lifecycle including test execution, smoke, regression, and re-testing
Experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments

Nice-to-Have Skills Description

CAPL scripting for CAN-based test automation
C++ / C# / Java scripting experience
Version control tools such as Git
Experience with NI TestStand automation frameworks
Experience with QNX or Linux-based embedded automotive systems

Languages

English: C1 Advanced