Job Description: Automotive Infotainment - Test Engineer
Duration: Subcontract / FTE
Location: 30001 Cabot Dr, Novi, MI 48377, USA
Duration: 6 months (2026/Nov/15 ~ 2027/May/15) .
Position Overview:
Automotive Test Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in validation and verification of Automotive Infotainment, Connectivity, Telematics, Embedded, Android, and QNX-based systems. Responsible for ensuring feature quality through functional, integration, system, and automation testing across vehicle and bench environments.
Key Responsibilities
· Analyze system and software requirements to derive test scenarios and test cases.
· Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing.
· Validate Android Automotive, QNX, and embedded automotive applications and services.
· Execute ECU, vehicle network, and diagnostics testing activities.
· Develop and maintain automated test scripts and regression suites.
· Identify, track, and verify defects through closure.
· Perform log collection, analysis, and root cause investigation.
· Support vehicle-level, HIL/SIL, and release validation activities.
· Collaborate with development, system, and customer teams for issue resolution and quality improvements.
Required Technical Skills
· Strong understanding of the Automotive Software Development Lifecycle and V-Model.
· Hands-on experience in Automotive Infotainment, Connectivity, Telematics, or Embedded systems testing.
· Working knowledge of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and/or Android-based IVI platforms.
· Experience with QNX OS, QNX architecture, processes, services, and debugging.
· Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay.
· Experience with Automotive Diagnostics (UDS, DoIP).
· Understanding of AUTOSAR architecture and ECU communication concepts.
· Experience in requirement-based testing, defect triaging, and root cause analysis.
· Exposure to Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Automotive Cybersecurity concepts is desirable.
· Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Development & Engineering Tools
Experience with several of the following is desirable:
· CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy
· Android ADB, Logcat, Bug Reports, Systrace
· QNX Momentics IDE, QNX System Profiler
· Wireshark
· Jira, Azure DevOps, Polarion
· Jenkins, Git, GitLab
· TestRail, ALM
· Python, CAPL, Shell Scripting
· Lauterbach Trace32
· HIL/SIL environments
Education & Experience
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
· 5-8 years of experience in Automotive Software Testing and Validation.
· Proven experience in Android and/or QNX-based automotive products.
· Experience working with Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
· Strong exposure to defect management and release validation
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in Android Automotive OS (AAOS), IVI, Cockpit, Projection, Bluetooth, Multimedia, Connectivity, or Telematics domains.
· Exposure to QNX BSP, middleware, services, and system integration testing.
· Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
· Hands-on experience with vehicle-level validation and field issue investigation.
· ISTQB or Automotive Testing certifications preferred.
· Familiarity with ASPICE processes and compliance activities.
Key Competencies
· Good understanding of automotive software development lifecycle.
· Strong analytical and debugging skills.
· Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
· Ability to work independently and lead testing activities.
· Strong collaboration in cross-functional and global teams.
· Quality-focused mindset with attention to detail.
· Strong understanding of automotive quality processes
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Ability to work independently while coordinating with system, hardware, cybersecurity, functional-safety, and validation teams.
Role Summary
Drive quality assurance and validation of Android, QNX, and Embedded Automotive systems through comprehensive functional, integration, and automation testing. Work closely with development and system engineering teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and production-ready automotive software releases.
Keywords for Recruiting Search
Automotive Testing/Validation, Embedded Testing, Android Automotive, AAOS, Android IVI, QNX, Infotainment Testing, Connectivity Testing, CAN, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, Python, ADB, Logcat, HIL/SIL Testing, Vehicle Validation, Regression/Integration/Functional Testing, Defect Management
