Lead Software QA

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Leadership:
• Lead the software QA team in planning, designing, and executing test strategies for embedded systems across all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Identify, analyze, and resolve software defects to enhance product quality using agile methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members on test plan preparation, test case generation, and debugging techniques.
• Testing & Validation:
• Perform functional, integration, and system-level testing for embedded software, focusing on automotive ECUs, Battery Management Systems (BMS), or ignition control systems.
• Validate software performance using tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, PCAN Explorer, and Pico Scope, ensuring compliance with protocols such as CAN, J1939, SPI, and UART.
• Conduct hardware-software integration testing and debug issues using tools like DSO, function generators, and DMM.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Document the engineering process, including System Requirement Specifications (SRS), DFMEA, test cases, test reports, and requirement traceability matrices.
• Use bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) to log defects, track resolutions, and provide detailed quality reports to stakeholders.
• Finalize new products by providing actionable feedback to the design and development teams.
• Process Improvement:
• Develop and maintain test setups, test plans, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Leverage 7 QC tools and analytical skills to improve testing processes and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between design, development, and quality goals.
• Project Support:
• Support the testing of embedded systems for automotive applications (e.g., BMS, ignition systems, or starter generators) and industrial products.
• Assist in environmental, mechanical, electrical disturbance, and EMI/EMC testing per ISO/IEC and CISPR standards.
• Contribute to new product development by reviewing specifications, evaluating components, and ensuring manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in embedded software testing, with at least 3-5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in automotive embedded systems (e.g., ECU, BMS, ignition systems) and communication protocols (CAN, J1939, SPI, UART, I2C, RS485).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in testing tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PCAN Explorer, Bus Master, JIRA, and Pico Scope.
• Experience with IDEs like CodeWarrior (10.5/10.6), CS++, and MPLAB IDE, and basic knowledge of Embedded C.
• Familiarity with test equipment like DSO, function generators, DMM, and sensors (NTC, Hall effect, CT/PT).
• Knowledge of Matlab Simulink for simulation and testing (preferred).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management abilities to lead small teams independently.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical training.
• Certifications/Training (Preferred):
• Certification in Embedded Systems, Automation, or Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB).
• Training in CAN protocol, BMS testing, or EMI/EMC standards.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in black-box, unit, and integration testing for embedded systems.
• Ability to manage agile workflows and deliver high-quality software under tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to detecting and resolving defects while ensuring compliance with industry standards.