Software Test Engineer III

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Test Engineer III verifies software design and validates software implementation supplied by Gentex to ensure it meets and exceeds customer expectations. The role provides technical vision and leadership to improve the team’s capability and efficiency in verifying Gentex products. It requires on-site work at Gentex facilities and is not eligible for remote work. The engineer leads verification strategies for complex products and programs; advances test methodologies, standards, automated solutions, and toolchains; and guides verification planning and execution across projects and product lines. The role also reviews requirements, architectures, and designs for testability and quality risks; leads investigations and root-cause analysis; communicates quality risks and recommendations; drives continuous improvement; develops engineering processes and work products; mentors Software Test Engineers; and collaborates with Software Project Engineering and cross-functional teams. The position supports Functional Safety, ASPICE, and other applicable quality and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 6 years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility in software verification, validation, or embedded systems development.
Experience developing automated software test solutions and verification frameworks.
Experience with embedded software and hardware systems.
Experience interpreting software requirements, product specifications, and customer requirements.
Experience participating in technical reviews and cross-functional product development activities.
Knowledge of software development and lifecycle methodologies and quality processes.
Experience supporting ASPICE, Functional Safety, or similar process frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of comprehensive software verification strategies for complex products and programs.
Define and improve test methodologies, standards, and best practices to increase verification effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency.
Architect, develop, and maintain automated test solutions, verification frameworks, and supporting infrastructure.
Evaluate and improve embedded software test toolchains to increase automation, test coverage, capability, and productivity.
Develop and deploy verification tools, simulators, emulators, and test utilities.
Provide technical leadership in verification planning, test architecture, and execution strategy across projects and product lines.
Review software requirements, system architectures, and product designs for testability, verification completeness, and quality risks.
Lead complex investigations and root-cause analysis for software and system-level issues, and guide corrective actions and verification approaches.
Communicate quality risks, verification results, trade-offs, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, test coverage, process maturity, and development efficiency.
Author, review, and improve engineering processes, procedures, standards, and work products.
Mentor and coach Software Test Engineers, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
Lead or facilitate technical reviews of software requirements, test strategies, verification results, tooling, and process improvements.
Collaborate with Software Project Engineering and cross-functional teams to support development milestones, program objectives, and product launches.
Support Functional Safety goals, ASPICE objectives, and other applicable quality and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations, and safely perform duties while promoting a safe workplace.
Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.