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Software Validation Engineer
£42,000 - 48,000
Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
Queen Square 17-21, Gaydon
£42,000 - 48,000
Requirements
Must:
- Strong experience in embedded software validation
- Testing of ASIL-rated software with knowledge of ISO 26262
- Understanding of charging technology and/or power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC)
- Hands-on experience with dSPACE toolsets
- Excellent debugging and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience with smoke testing and software releases
- Programming in Python, C and/or C++
- Agile/Scrum and CI/CD experience (GitLab, Jenkins, Jira)
- MSc/MEng or equivalent in Software, Electronics or similar
- Highly motivated, organized and able to prioritize effectively
- Desirable:
- Experience with charging systems or power electronics validation
- Test automation toolchains and vehicle networks knowledge
- Experience with high-voltage, high-power real-time embedded systems (up to 1000V / 250kW+)
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and independent working skills
Responsibilities
- Lead validation of embedded software for charging/discharging systems
- Develop and execute test plans aligned to the product roadmap
- Write test cases, identify automation opportunities, and implement test frameworks
- Ensure full traceability between requirements, DVPs, standards, and test cases
- Validate accuracy, repeatability, and quality of test data and results
- Support smoke testing and software release activities
- Lead issue resolution using structured problem-solving techniques
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, test specialists, and senior stakeholders
- Deliver validation activities on time and to quality, with some shift/overtime as required
Description
We are seeking a Software Validation Engineer to support the validation of in-house embedded software for next-generation charging and discharging products. Located onsite in Gaydon, our team works in an Agile environment focused on delivering high-quality charging system software using HIL systems and test automation. This role offers a competitive contract rate of £400 per day inside IR35, and is initially set for a duration of 6 months. Join us in ensuring compliance with functional safety and quality standards while collaborating with a dedicated team.
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