Software Validation Engineer

DMV IT Service•Chillicothe, IL

50d

About The Position

The Software Validation Engineer will be responsible for validating embedded systems, software applications, and integrated hardware–software solutions. This role defines and executes test strategies to confirm functional accuracy, performance, safety, and compliance across the full development lifecycle. The engineer will work closely with development, hardware, and DevOps teams to troubleshoot issues, automate testing, and ensure reliable product delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in software validation, test engineering, or hardware/software integration.
Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
Experience with test operations, DevOps tools, and version control platforms (e.g., Git, Jenkins).
Strong knowledge of test case development, execution, and documentation practices.
Hands-on experience working with hardware, including test bench setup, harness repair, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of embedded systems, instrumentation, and measurement equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, write, and execute software/embedded system test cases.
Develop validation strategies to confirm system functionality, performance, and compliance.
Use Python scripting to automate testing and perform data analysis.
Support test operations, including test bench setup, instrumentation, and hardware integration.
Repair and troubleshoot test harnesses and hardware interfaces as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as software, hardware, and DevOps.
Use DevOps tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins) to support development workflows.
Document test plans, results, defects, and validation findings.
Analyze test results and contribute to root-cause investigation and resolution.
Maintain traceability across test coverage, requirements, and validation outcomes.