Embedded Software Test Engineer

Matchtech • Travel required • Python • C • C++ • 9 days ago

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Salary

$73k per year

Location

Hybrid (United Kingdom)

Visa

No sponsorship (stated in the posting)

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.

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Matchtech

Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

matchtech.com • HQ: Whiteley, United Kingdom • Government • Science & Engineering • Professional Services • 11-50 employees • Est. 1984

Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer (Permanent)

Location: Birmingham (hybrid) - with travel to customer/test sites as needed

Visa sponsorship: Not available

The role

Join a leading automotive & electrified powertrain organisation to own testing and validation of embedded software across inverter/motor control, BMS, and charging systems. You'll lead test activity from requirements through to bench/system validation, supporting safe, production-quality releases.

What you'll do

Lead embedded software test delivery to programme timescales
Define test strategy, plans and specifications; execute and report results
Run bench / HIL / system integration testing and practical validation
Debug issues, investigate defects, and support root-cause analysis
Validate safety-related behaviour in line with ISO 26262
Work closely with controls, hardware and systems teams, plus customers/suppliers
Mentor junior engineers and drive good testing/documentation practice

What you'll need

Strong experience in embedded software testing (OEM / Tier 1 / similar)
Good knowledge of embedded C/C++ and firmware testing on bespoke hardware
Test lifecycle experience (requirements → strategy → execution → reporting)
Scripting / automation using Python (or similar)
Working understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262
Comfortable producing clear engineering documentation (test specs, reports, work instructions)
Automotive networks & diagnostics: CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, OBD, J1939 (FlexRay beneficial)
Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
Engineering/Science degree (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have

UML/SysML exposure; model-based tools (e.g., Simulink/TargetLink)
Experience testing BMS, inverters, DC/DC, onboard chargers
Automotive SPICE awareness; calibration/diagnostic tool experience
Control systems understanding

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If you're an embedded software test engineer with strong C/C++ and automotive validation experience, apply to be considered. (No visa sponsorship available.)

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