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Software Validation Engineer

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Software Validation Engineer

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

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