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Let’s move forward together.\nOur Purpose\nWe believe smarter tools create smarter operations. As the switched-on experts in IoT fleet solutions, we transform uncertainty into confidence, complexity into clarity, and data into decisions.\nOur Vision\nWe empower partners with intelligent fleet logistics to create a more connected future. From bustling cities to open highways, from railroads to runways, our innovative technologies make peace of mind the new normal.\nOur Mission\nTo be the world’s most trusted partner in smart fleet logistics, delivering comprehensive IoT solutions that transform data into useful information. We enhance fleet safety, efficiency, and performance-ensuring confidence at every step.\nAbout the role\nXirgo Technologies is seeking a Product & Test Engineer to support the development and validation of our current and next-generation Video Telematics products. This hands-on role is ideal for someone passionate about in-vehicle testing, video analysis, hardware validation and test automation.\nAs a Product & Test Engineer, you will execute real-world drive tests, review and classify ADAS and DMS video events, and validate accessories such as extension cameras and custom OBD cables. You will take ownership of test vehicles, ensuring they are properly equipped and maintained to meet evolving business and testing needs, and collaborate with other engineers to build and maintain lab-based automated test setups. You will also develop Python-based test automation and test fixtures, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development while remaining accountable for the quality of everything you deliver.\nLocation Requirement:\nThis role requires the successful candidate to work from the Belfast office. Hybrid working will be available where work requirement allow. Remote or fully remote arrangements are not available for this position.\nRight to Work:\nApplicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.\nWhat you'll do\nDrive Testing & Field Validation\nConduct in-vehicle drive tests to validate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and DMS (Driver Monitoring Systems) features.\nSafely simulate real-world driving scenarios to trigger and verify system behaviour.\nRecord and document test results, environmental conditions and system responses.\nTake ownership of test vehicles, including installation, configuration and maintenance of required hardware and accessories to support ongoing testing and business requirements.\nVideo Review & Classification\nReview recorded video events from ADAS and DMS systems.\nAccurately classify events as True Positive, False Positive or False Negative based on defined criteria.\nMaintain detailed logs and support the QA team in identifying trends or anomalies in system performance.\nAccessary & Hardware Testing\nDesign and execute test plans for hardware accessories such as extension cameras, custom cables, mounts and other peripherals.\nValidate compatibility, durability and performance of accessories under various conditions.\nProvide feedback to engineering teams on usability and integration issues.\nTest Automation & Tooling\nDevelop, extend and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks and scripts for device and accessory validation (e.g. serial/ADB control, power and ignition cycling, OTA update regression, log capture and parsing).\nIntegrate automated tests with lab equipment such as programmable power supplies, relay boards and CAN interfaces, and report results into JIRA/TestRail.\nUse AI-assisted tools (e.g. code assistants, LLMs) to accelerate script development, test case generation and log analysis.\nApply human review to all AI-generated output: verify it against requirements and real device behaviour, peer-review code before merge, and take ownership of anything committed or reported.\nUse only approved AI tools, and follow company policy on the handling of confidential and customer data.\nTest Fixtures & Lab Infrastructure\nDesign, build and maintain test fixtures and bench rigs (wiring harnesses, power/ignition simulation, camera mounts, enclosures) to enable repeatable lab testing.\nDocument fixture designs, wiring and configuration so setups can be reproduced and audited.\nMaintain lab equipment and fault-find fixture issues, distinguishing rig faults from device faults.\nTest Execution & Reporting\nFollow structured test plans and procedures to ensure consistent and repeatable results.\nDocument test outcomes, issues and observations in issue tracking systems (e.g. JIRA, TestRail).\nCollaborate with QA engineers to reproduce and isolate bugs or unexpected behaviour.\nQualifications\nEssential Criteria\nDegree in Electronics, Computer/Software Engineering, Automotive Technology or a related technical field, or an HND with equivalent hands-on experience.\nPython ability demonstrated through study, projects or work: able to write, read and debug scripts.\nPractical hardware skills (wiring, soldering/crimping, multimeter, bench power supplies); 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