Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer - Virtual ECU

NTT DATA Europe & Latam is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute software and integration tests for Virtual Electronic Control Units (V-ECU) on-site in Craiova, Romania. This role involves utilizing industry-standard tools such as dSPACE AutomationDesk for test automation, WinIDEA for debugging and analysis, and VEOS for V-ECU simulation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an AGILE environment to ensure software quality and adherence to architectural specifications defined in IBM Rhapsody.

Location: Craiova (on-site), Romania

Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyze, review, and understand software requirements and architecture models in IBM Rhapsody.
• Create test specifications based on requirements and design models.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using dSPACE AutomationDesk.
• Execute software integration tests on V-ECU Level 3 using VEOS simulation platform.
• Perform debugging and code analysis using WinIDEA (Tasking).
• Validate software against architecture specifications in IBM Rhapsody.
• Analyze and trace requirements using IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Create, manage, and execute test specifications in IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM).
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.
• Create and maintain test cases and test reports.
• Participate in AGILE ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure component testability.
• Support CI and regression testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262 functional safety standards.

What You’ll Bring Along

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience as a Software Test Engineer in automotive embedded systems.
• Experience with dSPACE AutomationDesk.
• Proficiency in VEOS for V-ECU simulation and testing.
• Familiarity with WinIDEA (Tasking) debugging tools.
• Knowledge of IBM Rhapsody (UML/SysML modeling).
• Hands-on experience with IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Proficiency in IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM).
• Understanding of IBM ELM/ALM ecosystem and OSLC linking.
• Experience with AGILE/Scrum methodology.
• Experience in embedded software testing and V-model development.
• Knowledge of traceability and requirements-based testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• ISTQB certification.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.

Key skills/competency

• Software Test Engineering
• Virtual ECU Testing
• dSPACE AutomationDesk
• VEOS Simulation
• IBM Rhapsody
• IBM DOORS
• IBM ETM
• Embedded Systems Testing
• Automotive Software
• AGILE Methodologies