Test and validation engineer
ALTEN Germany
ALTEN DELIVERY CENTER MOROCCO, a subsidiary of the world leader in engineering and technology consulting, was created in 2008 and is now established in Fez, Rabat, Tetouan, and Casablanca. The company currently employs over 2,300 consultants and aims to reach 3,300 ALTEN engineers by the end of 2027. ALTEN Morocco has become a key player in the professional integration of engineers. We support our clients - leaders in the industry - in their development strategies across the automotive, railway, IT, R&D, and Telecom & Media sectors.
Joining ALTEN Morocco means benefiting from:
- Diverse career paths with opportunities for internal, sectoral, geographic, and functional mobility.
- Certified and diploma-granting training programs.
- Regular events designed to foster both well-being and high performance.
We are seeking a skilled Test and Validation Engineer to join our team, focusing on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for embedded systems within the automotive sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and systems through rigorous validation and testing on HIL benches:
- Design and develop test cases to validate automotive ECUs and subsystems on HIL platforms.
- Execute validation campaigns to ensure compliance with system requirements and specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with HIL benches, ensuring smooth testing operations.
- Regularly update simulation models and test scenarios to reflect evolving system requirements.
- Develop automated test scripts using tools like Python, CAPL, or MATLAB to streamline validation processes.
- Integrate test cases into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient testing workflows.
- Analyze test results to identify issues in software or hardware performance.
- Provide detailed test reports, including test coverage, defect trends, and validation status.
- Validate communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) and system interactions.
- Ensure that all testing activities comply with automotive standards such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and relevant OEM guidelines.
Master’s degree (BAC+5) from an engineering school or university specializing in embedded systems, or justifying an equivalent significant experience.
Experience:
Successful experience in test and validation on HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) benches. Knowledge of automotive functionalities is required.
- HIL Testing Tools: dSPACE, Vector CANoe, NI VeriStand, ETAS.
- Automotive Protocols: CAN, LIN, UDS, FlexRay, and related tools.
- Scripting & Development: Python, CAPL, MATLAB/Simulink.
- Automotive Architecture: Familiarity with electrical and electronic systems in vehicles, including sensors, actuators, and ECUs.
- Testing Methods: Experience in developing and executing validation test plans.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to analyze system behavior and diagnose root causes of defects,
- strong English communication skills.