Location: Gaydon - Onsite
Start Day: ASAP
Contract Rate: £400 per day inside IR35
Duration: 6 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a SW Validation Engineer to support the validation of in‑house embedded software for next‑generation charging and discharging products. Working in an Agile, office‑based environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality charging system software using HIL systems and test automation, ensuring compliance with functional safety and quality standards.
Key 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
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* 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, organised and able to prioritise 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
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day