Software Engineer (3) - Core Engineer 3

Location: Allen Park, Michigan Type: Contract Job #105695Software Engineer III - Core (Software Test Automation Engineer)Location: Dearborn, MI Schedule: Monday-Friday Hybrid (4 days onsite, Monday-Thursday) Employment Type: W2 Contract, 1-year Ongoing Work Arrangement: HybridOverview: Epitec is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III - Core (Software Test Automation Engineer) to support the development and validation of advanced automotive embedded software systems. This role focuses on ECU-level (L2) testing for Body Control Module (BCM) applications within a next-generation vehicle architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive software verification, test automation, embedded systems, and continuous integration practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven engineer who is passionate about software quality, automation, and delivering reliable embedded solutions for modern vehicle platforms.Key Responsibilities - Analyze software requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies to ensure complete feature coverage. - Design, author, review, and maintain ECU-level (L2) test cases in TestRail. - Develop and execute Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Stability, and Feature Validation testing. - Configure and integrate testing tools, automation frameworks, measurement systems, debuggers, and defect management platforms. - Create, automate, and maintain test scripts using tools and languages such as Python, GTest, and related frameworks. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous quality feedback. - Execute automated test suites for nightly engineering builds and release builds. - Investigate test failures, identify defects, and support defect tracking and resolution efforts. - Generate and communicate test execution reports, coverage metrics, and quality status updates. - Analyze requirement coverage, code coverage, and interface coverage to identify testing gaps. - Perform root cause analysis to determine whether failures originate from the software, test environment, or automation framework. - Continuously improve test automation coverage, including negative and edge-case scenarios. - Update test assets as requirements, software designs, and product features evolve.Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. - 6+ years of automotive software test automation experience. - 6+ years of overall software engineering or IT experience. - 3+ years of Body Control Software verification experience. - 2+ years of ECU-level (L2) software testing experience. - 2+ years of experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. - 3+ years of experience developing test automation frameworks and scripts using tools such as Python and CAPL. - 2+ years of experience using test management tools such as TestRail, Jama, or similar platforms. - 1+ year of experience working within Agile development environments. - Proficiency in at least one advanced programming language, or practical experience in multiple programming languages. - Strong understanding of embedded software and embedded systems. - Technical Skills - Embedded Software Development - Embedded Systems - Software Testing & Verification - Test Automation - Python - C++ - MATLAB - CAPL - CI/CD Integration - GTest - TestRail - Jama - Root Cause Analysis - Defect Management - Agile MethodologiesPreferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in a related engineering or computer science discipline. - Experience with automotive body control systems and vehicle electronic architectures. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Why Join Epitec? At Epitec, we connect exceptional talent with impactful opportunities. You'll have the chance to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies while partnering with a team committed to innovation, collaboration, and quality.