Software Validation Engineer

Overview

Software Validation Engineer – Location: Gaydon – Onsite. Start Day: ASAP. Contract Rate: £400 per day inside IR35. Duration: 6 months initially.

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.

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

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