Software Test Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Software Test Engineer (eCall Services) to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry., * Verifying life-saving technology that connects vehicles to emergency services during critical incidents

• Ensure the seamless performance of both legacy EU eCall and Next-Generation (NG) eCall systems
• Work in an agile environment, collaborating with developers across the Cellular, Audio, and Telematics domains to ensure our vehicles meet stringent global regulatory standards.
• Core Testing: Executing Regression and Sanity testing for European (EU) eCall and Next-Generation (NG) eCall to ensure regulatory compliance and functional reliability
• Audio Validation: Performing sanity and regression testing for emergency audio paths to ensure crystal-clear communication between vehicle occupants and emergency operators
• Continuous Integration: Conducting Pull Request (PR) build testing to provide rapid feedback to the development team on new code submissions
• Bench Management: Setting up and maintaining “Smart-benches” including the configuration and provisioning of ECUs to simulate real-world vehicle environments
• Troubleshooting & Analysis: Collecting and analyzing logs (e.g., cellular modem logs, network traces) to identify root causes of defects and assist development in resolution
• Defect Lifecycle: Managing defects in Jira, including detailed reporting, triaging, and retesting of fixes observed during test cycles
• Process Improvement: Testing and validating new or updated test procedures to ensure high test coverage and efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or a WES-evaluated equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in cellular/telecommunications testing (LTE, 5G, IMS, VoLTE) or automotive telematics
• Junior/Entry-Level Candidates require a strong academic foundation in wireless communications or networking, combined with a proven “self-learner” mindset and a passion for troubleshooting complex systems
• Skills Required: Telecommunications, Automation, Linux
• Demonstrated experience with software testing fundamentals (functional, regression, and sanity testing)
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, or Android)

PREFFERED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of eCall standards (e.g., EN 16072, EN 16062) and Next-Generation eCall (NG eCall) protocols
• Knowledge of 3GPP Specifications, especially Layer 3 (Call Processing)
• Skills Preferred: Jira, Azure
• Tools: Experience with cellular testing tools (e.g., QXDM, Wireshark, Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, or Keysight network simulators)
• Agile Workflow: Working experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Azure DevOps)
• Scripting: Basic knowledge of Python or Shell scripting for log parsing or simple automation tasks
• Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to document technical issues clearly and concisely for a global engineering audience

• $44.00 - $48.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) - extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

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