We are recruiting an experienced Software Test Engineer (eCall Services) to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verifying life-saving technology that connects vehicles to emergency services during critical incidents
- Ensure the seamless performance of both legacy EU eCall and Next-Generation (NG) eCall systems
- Work in an agile environment, collaborating with developers across the Cellular, Audio, and Telematics domains to ensure our vehicles meet stringent global regulatory standards.
- Core Testing: Executing Regression and Sanity testing for European (EU) eCall and Next-Generation (NG) eCall to ensure regulatory compliance and functional reliability
- Audio Validation: Performing sanity and regression testing for emergency audio paths to ensure crystal-clear communication between vehicle occupants and emergency operators
- Continuous Integration: Conducting Pull Request (PR) build testing to provide rapid feedback to the development team on new code submissions
- Bench Management: Setting up and maintaining "Smart-benches" including the configuration and provisioning of ECUs to simulate real-world vehicle environments
- Troubleshooting & Analysis: Collecting and analyzing logs (e.g., cellular modem logs, network traces) to identify root causes of defects and assist development in resolution
- Defect Lifecycle: Managing defects in Jira, including detailed reporting, triaging, and retesting of fixes observed during test cycles
- Process Improvement: Testing and validating new or updated test procedures to ensure high test coverage and efficiency
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or a WES-evaluated equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in cellular/telecommunications testing (LTE, 5G, IMS, VoLTE) or automotive telematics
- Junior/Entry-Level Candidates require a strong academic foundation in wireless communications or networking, combined with a proven "self-learner" mindset and a passion for troubleshooting complex systems
- Skills Required: Telecommunications, Automation, Linux
- Demonstrated experience with software testing fundamentals (functional, regression, and sanity testing)
- Familiarity with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, or Android)
PREFFERED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of eCall standards (e.g., EN 16072, EN 16062) and Next-Generation eCall (NG eCall) protocols
- Knowledge of 3GPP Specifications, especially Layer 3 (Call Processing)
- Skills Preferred: Jira, Azure
- Tools: Experience with cellular testing tools (e.g., QXDM, Wireshark, Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, or Keysight network simulators)
- Agile Workflow: Working experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Azure DevOps)
- Scripting: Basic knowledge of Python or Shell scripting for log parsing or simple automation tasks
- Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to document technical issues clearly and concisely for a global engineering audience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $44.00 - $48.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
