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# Senior Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Preston, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Documentation, Regression Testing, Simulink, Software Engineering, Test Scripts, Integration Tests, Polarion, Canoe Software
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5218a869196d8967

## About the Role

* Degree (BEng / MEng) in Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering or closely related discipline., + Automotive SW testing in HIL, component and vehicle environments.
 + Familiarity with verification test tooling (e.g. Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, dSPACE, or similar)
 + Experience with requirements and test management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion, or similar)
 + Body and HVAC domain testing experience.
 + Good understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic architecture.
 + Reading and interpreting design specifications and Simulink models.
 + Experience in the automotive sector, including understanding of V-cycle software development methodology.
 + Test documentation and reporting.

Desired skills:
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 + Knowledge of Euro7 emission legislation and its software/control implications.
 + Experience working directly with an OEM or Tier 1.

Experience:
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 + Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
 + Pragmatic and solutions-focussed with a measured approach to risk.
 + Collaborative and transparent.
 + Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
 + Excellent communication skills.

## Description

Working within an agile V-cycle delivery framework, the test team is responsible for conducting functional, component and integration level software testing against requirements. Close collaboration and clear communication with the software team is essential.
Responsibilities:
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 + Develop test plans against project plan.
 + Design component functional and integration tests cases against design specifications.
 + Execute tests cases and generate test reports.
 + Perform issues resolution and regression testing to root-cause failures.
 + Review requirements and architecture to proactively flag gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities.
 + Coordinate with software development team on testing outcomes and failures., As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
 + Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
 + Communicating and promoting vacancies
 + Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
 + Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
 + Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people


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