Software Test Engineer III

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

22h•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 vision and technical leadership to improve the team’s capability and efficiency in verifying Gentex products. It leads verification strategies, test methods, automation, tooling, investigations, technical reviews, and continuous improvement across complex products, programs, and product lines. The position also mentors Software Test Engineers, collaborates with Software Project Engineering and cross-functional teams, and supports Functional Safety, ASPICE, and other applicable quality and compliance requirements. This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities and is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
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, lifecycle methodologies, and quality processes.
Experience supporting ASPICE, Functional Safety, or similar process frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work on-site at Gentex facilities; the role is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of comprehensive software verification strategies for complex products and programs, covering functional, performance, reliability, and quality objectives.
Define and improve test methodologies, standards, and best practices to increase verification effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency.
Architect, develop, and maintain advanced 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 to address product and organizational needs.
Provide technical leadership in verification planning, test architecture, and execution strategy for multiple projects and product lines.
Review software requirements, system architectures, and product designs for testability and verification completeness, and identify quality risks early.
Lead complex investigations and root-cause analysis of software and system-level issues, guiding corrective actions and verification approaches.
Communicate quality risks, verification results, trade-offs, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership to influence technical decisions.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, test coverage, process maturity, and development efficiency.
Author, review, and improve engineering processes, procedures, standards, and work products to support organizational objectives and process compliance.
Mentor and coach Software Test Engineers, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
Lead or facilitate technical reviews related to 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 promote a safe workplace.
Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.