Embedded Testing with Automotive

Job Title: Embedded Software Test Engineer Automotive

Location: Plano, TX
Duration: Long-Term Contract / Full-Time (Customize as needed)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer with a strong automotive background and hands-on experience in AUTOSAR-based embedded systems. This role focuses on testing and validating embedded ECUs, vehicle cybersecurity features, and connected vehicle components across Toyota s ecosystem.

You will work on advanced embedded security testing projects that directly influence the cybersecurity posture of current and next-generation vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform embedded software testing and security testing on automotive ECUs, firmware, and AUTOSAR components.
• Validate embedded systems, middleware, basic software (BSW), and application layers within AUTOSAR architecture.
• Conduct testing on vehicle components, connected car systems, and interactions with mobile/web applications.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assist with penetration testing, and support mitigation strategies.
• Develop test cases, automation scripts, and test tooling using Python and related frameworks.
• Validate communication protocols and interfaces across vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Work closely with cybersecurity, embedded SW, and system engineering teams to ensure compliance with automotive security standards.
• Document test findings, provide actionable reports, and support defect resolution.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity and software quality standards such as ISO 21434, ASPICE, AUTOSAR guidelines.

Must-Have Skills

Automotive Background

• Experience working with automotive ECUs, vehicle networks, diagnostics, and industry tools.
• Strong understanding of automotive development cycles and embedded testing practices.

AUTOSAR Experience

• Hands-on experience in AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive Platform.
• Understanding of AUTOSAR BSW modules, MCAL, RTE, and SWC communication.
• Ability to test and validate AUTOSAR-based software stacks.

Embedded Systems Expertise

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, firmware behavior, and microcontroller architecture.
• Experience with programming languages:
• C, C++, Python (Python for automation and tooling is highly preferred).
• Experience with on-board communication/debug interfaces:
• JTAG, SPI, UART, SWD.

Security Testing Skills

• Embedded security testing, firmware analysis, vulnerability detection.
• Understanding of secure boot, cryptography basics, access control, and secure communication.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, or other automotive testing tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 21434, SAE J3061, MISRA C, or AUTOSAR security principles.
• Familiarity with threat modeling, fuzz testing, and attack surface analysis.
• Experience with OTA (over-the-air) update validation.
• Knowledge of telematics, infotainment, and connected vehicle architecture.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong automotive embedded background (ECUs, AUTOSAR, vehicle networks).
• Comfortable working at hardware, firmware, and system levels.
• Passion for cybersecurity and embedded testing.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.