Test Engineer – Embedded Systems / HIL (Defence & Security)
Spyrosoft Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland · PLN 108K–PLN 200K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The Test Engineer will configure HIL test environments, execute automated and manual tests, and analyze system behavior against requirements. They will also report defects, maintain test documentation, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system reliability.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have experience with HIL testing, Python automation, and C/C++ code analysis within embedded systems. Proficiency in NATO standards and the ability to work on-site in Wrocław are required.
Full description
Tech Stack:
- HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testing
- Embedded Testing
- Test Automation
- Python
- C / C++
- NATO Standards (STANAG)
- pytest
- Robot Framework
- Jira
- Xray / Zephyr
- Git
- CI/CD
Requirements:
- Configure and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test environments
- Execute HIL tests and analyse test results
- Design test cases using techniques such as boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning and decision tables
- Analyse requirements for testability and translate them into test cases
- Develop and maintain automated tests in Python
- Read and understand C/C++ code to analyse system behaviour
- Work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and debuggers
- Create clear defect reports and test reports
- Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders in English
- Support projects requiring compliance with NATO (STANAG) standards
- Work on-site from the Wrocław office
- Participate in the security clearance process when required
Additionally for Senior level:
- Design and develop HIL test setups
- Build and enhance automated test frameworks
- Plan and execute advanced HIL testing scenarios, including fault injection and robustness testing
- Independently plan testing activities and estimate testing effort
- Mentor junior testers and support team development
- Review test cases and automated test code
- Contribute to testing strategy and process improvements
Nice to Have:
- Experience with SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) environments
- Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Experience with serial and TCP interfaces
- Experience with pytest, Robot Framework or similar test automation frameworks
- Experience integrating HIL tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in V-model projects
- Experience in regulated environments
- Experience in the defence or security sector
- Knowledge of NATO standards, including STANAG
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification
Project Description:
We are looking for Test Engineers at Mid and Senior level to join the testing team on a project developing embedded systems for the defence domain. Testing on the project is based primarily on Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, where the software is verified on real hardware against simulated operating conditions. You will design and execute automated and manual tests on HIL benches, verify that the system meets its requirements and contribute to the reliability of solutions built to demanding industry and NATO standards. You will work closely with the Test Manager, developers and system engineers.
Form of cooperation: employment contract, full time.
Place of work: Wrocław
Main responsibilities:
- Analyse requirements and design test cases with full traceability to requirements
- Configure HIL test environments
- Execute tests on HIL benches
- Develop and maintain automated tests in Python
- Develop and maintain test tooling
- Analyse test failures and identify root causes
- Report defects and support developers during issue investigation
- Prepare test reports and maintain test documentation
- Improve test processes and increase automation coverage
- Design and extend HIL test setups
- Develop and enhance the test automation framework
- Review test cases
- Review automated test code
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