Embedded Software Test Engineer Automotive

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Job Title: Embedded Software Test Engineer Automotive

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: Long-Term Contract / Full-Time (Customize as needed)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer with a strong automotive background and hands-on experience in AUTOSAR-based embedded systems. This role focuses on testing and validating embedded ECUs, vehicle cybersecurity features, and connected vehicle components across client's ecosystem.

You will work on advanced embedded security testing projects that directly influence the cybersecurity posture of current and next-generation vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform embedded software testing and security testing on automotive ECUs, firmware, and AUTOSAR components.
• Validate embedded systems, middleware, basic software (BSW), and application layers within AUTOSAR architecture.
• Conduct testing on vehicle components, connected car systems, and interactions with mobile/web applications.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assist with penetration testing, and support mitigation strategies.
• Develop test cases, automation scripts, and test tooling using Python and related frameworks.
• Validate communication protocols and interfaces across vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Work closely with cybersecurity, embedded SW, and system engineering teams to ensure compliance with automotive security standards.
• Document test findings, provide actionable reports, and support defect resolution.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity and software quality standards such as ISO 21434, ASPICE, AUTOSAR guidelines.
  
  

Must-Have Skills

Automotive Background

• Experience working with automotive ECUs, vehicle networks, diagnostics, and industry tools.
• Strong understanding of automotive development cycles and embedded testing practices.
  
  

AUTOSAR Experience

• Hands-on experience in AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive Platform.
• Understanding of AUTOSAR BSW modules, MCAL, RTE, and SWC communication.
• Ability to test and validate AUTOSAR-based software stacks.
  
  

Embedded Systems Expertise

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, firmware behavior, and microcontroller architecture.
• Experience with programming languages:
• C, C , Python (Python for automation and tooling is highly preferred).
• Experience with on-board communication/debug interfaces:
• JTAG, SPI, UART, SWD.
  

Security Testing Skills

• Embedded security testing, firmware analysis, vulnerability detection.
• Understanding of secure boot, cryptography basics, access control, and secure communication.
  
  

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, or other automotive testing tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 21434, SAE J3061, MISRA C, or AUTOSAR security principles.
• Familiarity with threat modeling, fuzz testing, and attack surface analysis.
• Experience with OTA (over-the-air) update validation.
• Knowledge of telematics, infotainment, and connected vehicle architecture.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Strong automotive embedded background (ECUs, AUTOSAR, vehicle networks).
• Comfortable working at hardware, firmware, and system levels.
• Passion for cybersecurity and embedded testing.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.