System Test Engineer (Entry Level)

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As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

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Job Description:

System Test Engineer (Entry Level)

• The System Test Engineer ensures the elicitation of the requirements/KPI’s, the test coverage of the System and System Architecture Requirements and quality of test cases along with the Test Plans.

• He/she specifies the test cases following the test strategies.

• He/she ensures that the test environment is set-up correctly.

• He/she executes the tests.

• He/she ensures the consistency of the test results with the test specification, the device under test and the relevant System release.

• He/she reports to the Test Lead or System Validation Technical Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Execute application and test-related tasks in coordination with the application team lead.

• Align System Test Specifications with the Function Manager and participate in peer reviews for test plans and specifications.

• Escalate deviations to the System Test Lead, providing adequate information and proposals for decision-making.

• Support the closing of system test activities and prepare test reports.

• Innovate and develop alternative test solutions to improve existing strategies.

• Analyze incoming system requirements and develop Test Specifications with full traceability to ensure coverage of all system interfaces and stakeholder requirements.

• Perform DVP&R and/or homologation tests according to customer requirements.

• Support vehicle integration with OEM teams for active safety sensors (ultrasonic, cameras, driver monitoring, clusters, PEPS).

• Ensure completeness of mechanical analysis and design verification activities, including measurement and analysis of ultrasonic sensor Field of View (FOV).

• Manage vehicle-specific parameters and perform flashing of ECUs.

• Execute bench-level and vehicle-level testing, including smoke, regression, and full validation tests.

• Execute test drives to validate end-user features.

• Perform in-vehicle calibration and testing of collision mitigation and automated park assist modules, including simulation of vehicle motion and trajectories.

• Write and execute automated scripts for bench-level testing, with AI usage for automation considered a plus.

• Work with various vehicle systems, including ABS, EPAS, EPS, and ECU.

• Report issues via defect management tools such as Jira or Codebeamer.

• Support the distribution and setup of the System Test Environment.

Other Specifications:

• Good knowledge of embedded software and system

• Experience in system engineering and testing (requirements analysis/test case writing methodology, traceability concept, test case execution, automation, reporting)

• Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)

• Utilize CAN/LIN interface tools (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer) for trace analysis.

• Automation scripting

• AI usage is a plus

• Based in the Troy office, this position requires the engineer to spend approximately 90% of their time conducting vehicle testing and calibration at the Auburn Hills test track, with additional travel required for joint customer site testing and external test track validation.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline

Professional Experience / Desired:

• Minimum 0-2 year relevant experience in system test/design in multifunctional environment

• Knowledge in automotive development and application of active safety features is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills to understand new challenges and new technologies

• Confident, articulate, self-motivated, determined & energetic. Must be able to engage with customers and build strong relationships.

• Bench and vehicle test experience

• Automation scripting

• Valid driver license license is required

• Experience in AI usage is an advantage.

• Team player.

Preferred:

• CAN communication protocol knowledge (CANoe, CANalyzer)

• Capl script knowledge

• Knowledge of DAS/ADAS

• DFMEA knowledge

• Familiarity with ultrasonic / camera based systems will be considered a plus (object sensing technology)

• ASPICE, ISO26262 and Cyber Security training are an advantage.

• Self-driven and motivated

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