SW QA Engineer

About the Role

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Software QA Engineer for the Shared Engineering Services team to support the quality and reliability of their Simcenter™ and HyperMesh engineering software portfolio. This role involves validating desktop-based CAE applications and engineering workflows across multiple platforms, combining engineering domain knowledge with software testing and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate engineering software: Design and execute functional, integration, regression, stress, and performance tests for CAE applications, with a focus on HyperMesh functionality and engineering workflows.
• Test engineering workflows: Develop comprehensive test scenarios covering pre-processing, post-processing, design validation, and verification to ensure software behavior meets engineering requirements.
• Develop test automation: Create, maintain, and enhance automated tests using Python or Tcl/Tk and frameworks such as Pytest, Ranorex, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Investigate and resolve defects: Analyze test failures, logs, and application behavior to identify root causes, document reproducible defects, and verify fixes.
• Improve testing efficiency: Identify opportunities for automation, reuse existing test assets, port automated tests to high-performance systems, and explore AI-assisted testing approaches.
• Champion quality throughout development: Review requirements, user stories, and design documents to improve testability, coverage, and early defect detection.
• Collaborate across teams: Work with QA, development, DevOps, product management, and application engineering teams to improve product quality and testing practices across supported platforms.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Relevant technical experience: 2–3 years of relevant technical experience in CAE or engineering software, with hands-on exposure to engineering tools and design validation or verification workflows.
• CAE Workflows: Practical knowledge of CAE pre-processing and/or post-processing workflows, preferably using HyperMesh or similar engineering applications.
• Scripting Skills: Strong scripting skills in Python or Tcl/Tk, including the ability to develop test scripts and automate repetitive workflows.
• Test Automation Frameworks: Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Pytest, Ranorex, Selenium, or equivalent tools.
• Software Testing Fundamentals: Understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test design, execution, regression testing, defect reporting, and validation of fixes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of composite mechanics, including Classical Laminate Theory (CLT), sandwich structures, and manufacturing constraints.
• Experience with design verification, validation, or testing of CAD/CAE engineering applications.
• Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience with performance or stress testing, test automation frameworks, and API-based automation.
• Familiarity with Jira, Xray, Git, and collaborative software development practices.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing, test generation, or intelligent automation techniques.
• Ability to analyze engineering models and results to identify inconsistencies or unexpected application behavior.