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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Test Engineer - **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA - **Location:** Troy, MI, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Test Case, CodeBeamer, Scripting, CAPL, Test Scripts - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a4f14145-fea0-497e-8dad-f98db996627b/system-test-engineer-entry-level ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline, * Minimum 0-2 year relevant experience in system test/design in multifunctional environment * Knowledge in automotive development and application of active safety features is a plus * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Good problem solving and critical thinking skills to understand new challenges and new technologies * Confident, articulate, self-motivated, determined & energetic. Must be able to engage with customers and build strong relationships. * Bench and vehicle test experience * Automation scripting * Valid driver license license is required * Experience in AI usage is an advantage. * Team player. Preferred: * CAN communication protocol knowledge (CANoe, CANalyzer) * Capl script knowledge * Knowledge of DAS/ADAS * DFMEA knowledge * Familiarity with ultrasonic / camera based systems will be considered a plus (object sensing technology) * ASPICE, ISO26262 and Cyber Security training are an advantage. * Self-driven and motivated ## Description * The System Test Engineer ensures the elicitation of the requirements/KPI's, the test coverage of the System and System Architecture Requirements and quality of test cases along with the Test Plans. * He/she specifies the test cases following the test strategies. * He/she ensures that the test environment is set-up correctly. * He/she executes the tests. * He/she ensures the consistency of the test results with the test specification, the device under test and the relevant System release. * He/she reports to the Test Lead or System Validation Technical Project Manager. Responsibilities: * Execute application and test-related tasks in coordination with the application team lead. * Align System Test Specifications with the Function Manager and participate in peer reviews for test plans and specifications. * Escalate deviations to the System Test Lead, providing adequate information and proposals for decision-making. * Support the closing of system test activities and prepare test reports. * Innovate and develop alternative test solutions to improve existing strategies. * Analyze incoming system requirements and develop Test Specifications with full traceability to ensure coverage of all system interfaces and stakeholder requirements. * Perform DVP&R and/or homologation tests according to customer requirements. * Support vehicle integration with OEM teams for active safety sensors (ultrasonic, cameras, driver monitoring, clusters, PEPS). * Ensure completeness of mechanical analysis and design verification activities, including measurement and analysis of ultrasonic sensor Field of View (FOV). * Manage vehicle-specific parameters and perform flashing of ECUs. * Execute bench-level and vehicle-level testing, including smoke, regression, and full validation tests. * Execute test drives to validate end-user features. * Perform in-vehicle calibration and testing of collision mitigation and automated park assist modules, including simulation of vehicle motion and trajectories. * Write and execute automated scripts for bench-level testing, with AI usage for automation considered a plus. * Work with various vehicle systems, including ABS, EPAS, EPS, and ECU. * Report issues via defect management tools such as Jira or Codebeamer. * Support the distribution and setup of the System Test Environment. Other Specifications: * Good knowledge of embedded software and system * Experience in system engineering and testing (requirements analysis/test case writing methodology, traceability concept, test case execution, automation, reporting) * Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®) * Utilize CAN/LIN interface tools (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer) for trace analysis. * Automation scripting * AI usage is a plus * Based in the Troy office, this position requires the engineer to spend approximately 90% of their time conducting vehicle testing and calibration at the Auburn Hills test track, with additional travel required for joint customer site testing and external test track validation. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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