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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Medford, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DSpace, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Github, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, QNX (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, ISO/IEC 15504, Serial Communications, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Diagnostic Tools, Reliability of Systems, Git, Automotive Software, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5954887377

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in Embedded Software Testing, Validation, Verification, Firmware Testing, or Test Automation.
 * Experience testing embedded software, firmware, or hardware-integrated systems.
 * Hands-on development of automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
 * Proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
 * Experience with verification & validation, regression testing, and requirements-based testing.
 * Strong debugging skills involving software-to-hardware interactions.
 * Experience with CAN, Ethernet/TCP/IP, serial communications, or similar embedded interfaces.
 * Familiarity with Git and CI/CD environments.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Automotive software or ECU validation experience.
 * Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, dSPACE, Vector, ETAS, NI, or similar tools.
 * Knowledge of HIL/SIL testing and real-time operating systems (Embedded Linux, QNX, RTOS).
 * Experience with automotive diagnostics, connected vehicle systems, and REST APIs.
 * Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, cybersecurity, and secure communications.

Environment

Hands-on role supporting embedded automotive and connected vehicle technologies, working with ECUs, vehicle networks, diagnostic tools, HIL equipment, simulators, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and system reliability.
Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

Seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to develop automated test solutions and validate embedded software, ECUs, and integrated hardware/software systems in an automotive environment. This role combines test automation, embedded systems validation, HIL testing, protocol testing, and system-level troubleshooting., * Design and maintain automated tests for embedded software, firmware, ECUs, and integrated systems.

 * Develop test automation using C, C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
 * Create test plans, test cases, and regression suites.
 * Perform functional, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
 * Validate communication across embedded controllers, vehicle networks, diagnostics, APIs, and connected hardware.
 * Test automotive protocols including CAN, UDS, DoIP, J2534, and OBD-II.
 * Execute testing in HIL, SIL, bench, simulator, and hardware-based environments.
 * Analyze logs and diagnostics, troubleshoot failures, and perform root-cause analysis.
 * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
 * Collaborate with software, electrical, systems, and validation teams to improve test coverage and product quality.