Software Test Engineer, Auto Lighting - s/term contract

Software Tester Lighting ST contract Crewe / Leamington Spa

Our global Automotive T1 client has an urgent short term (initially) vacancy for contract Software Test Engineer with lighting experience for a project to be split between Cheshire and Leamington Spa.

PLEASE NOTE - Applications will only be accepted from UK work eligible / pre-authorised candidates no visa assistance available.

Please only apply if you fulfil the required criteria.

It is anticipated that successful candidate will have previous lighting experience or be from a very similar background.

The role will include but may not be limited to;

System & Software Integration

Integrate embedded software functions into lighting ECUs (e.g., BCM, domain/zonal controllers)

Ensure end-to-end functionality across hardware, software, and vehicle systems

Define and maintain interface specifications (ICD) and signal mappings

Validation & Testing

Plan and execute integration and system tests (MIL / SIL / HIL / vehicle-level)

Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution across SW/HW/system levels

Ensure full requirements traceability and validation coverage (DVP&R)

Exterior Lighting Function Integration

Integrate and validate advanced lighting features such as:

oAdaptive Driving Beam (ADB) / Matrix high beam

oDynamic rear lighting (animations, indicators)

oDRL, tail, stop, and comfort functions

Ensure compliance with global regulations (ECE, FMVSS)

Vehicle Integration

Support vehicle-level integration, prototype builds, and validation drives

Ensure correct interaction with vehicle networks (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) and other ECUs

Collaborate with system, hardware, optics, and manufacturing teams

Requirements & System Engineering

Analyze OEM requirements and translate into software and system specifications

Manage requirements using tools like DOORS / Polarion

Contribute to DFMEA, functional safety, and validation concepts

If applicants have not had a personalised response from us within three working days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

Overview

Role Software Test Engineer Lighting

Status Contract initial 2 months - inside IR35 / umbrella

Location Cheshire / Leamington Spa

Rate Circa £35.00 DoE / 40hrs pw

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