Software & System Test Engineer

About the Role

SoTalent is seeking a Software & System Test Engineer in Dublin, Ohio, United States. This hybrid role within the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry focuses on developing and validating automotive software systems, testing next-generation vehicle technologies, and ensuring the reliability, quality, and performance of electrical and electronic systems for connected and intelligent vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Software & System Testing

• Design, execute, and document verification and validation activities for embedded software and electronic systems.
• Perform functional, integration, and system-level testing to ensure software and hardware meet design requirements.
• Validate system behavior, performance, reliability, and quality across prototype and production environments.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test reports supporting product development and release readiness.
• Ensure all testing activities are completed according to established quality standards and engineering processes.

Electronic Control System Development

• Support development and validation of Electronic Control Unit (ECU) applications and system functionality.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of electrical and software control systems.
• Assist in translating design concepts into functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback on system implementation.
• Support system integration across multiple vehicle domains and components.

Systems Engineering & Requirements Analysis

• Interpret system requirements and assist in developing technical solutions.
• Support requirements traceability, verification strategies, and validation planning.
• Analyze system interactions, dependencies, and integration impacts across multiple subsystems.
• Contribute to development of engineering specifications and technical documentation.
• Help ensure alignment between product objectives, system requirements, and engineering deliverables.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate software, hardware, and system-level issues identified during testing or integration activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to identify and resolve technical concerns.
• Develop multiple solution options and evaluate risks, benefits, and implementation considerations.
• Communicate findings and recommended actions to engineering stakeholders.

Vehicle & Laboratory Testing

• Conduct hands-on testing and validation activities using prototype and production-level vehicles.
• Perform testing within laboratory environments, test benches, simulation systems, and vehicle platforms.
• Support evaluations involving electrical functionality, software integration, reliability, and performance verification.
• Participate in system validation activities under varied operating and environmental conditions.
• Assist in confirming implementation of technical changes and system enhancements.

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Support project planning, execution, and tracking of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate activities with technical teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively communicate risks, dependencies, and status updates.
• Assist in prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute to cross-functional discussions supporting product development objectives.

Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with suppliers and engineering partners to coordinate technical requirements and testing activities.
• Support issue resolution and corrective action implementation across organizations.
• Ensure alignment of deliverables, schedules, and technical expectations.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews and project meetings.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, engineering workflows, and system quality.
• Recommend enhancements that increase efficiency, quality, reliability, or productivity.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives supporting advanced vehicle technologies and engineering practices.
• Support adoption of improved tools, methodologies, and validation approaches.
• Promote continuous learning and engineering excellence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing, systems engineering, embedded systems, vehicle electronics, or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Software Testing & Validation
• Systems Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
• Requirements Analysis & Verification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Functional Testing
• Integration Testing
• Vehicle Systems Testing
• Engineering Documentation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• MATLAB Simulink
• Microsoft Visio
• CANalyzer
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automotive electronics, embedded software, or vehicle systems.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with system validation methodologies and testing frameworks.
• Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures and software integration concepts.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment, simulation environments, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.