In 30 years, ALTEN has become a leader in outsourced engineering and R&D, as well as IT services, with more than 57,700 employees in over 30 countries.

Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain for the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services, and telecommunications.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our dynamic team through a VIE contract. You will work with software download (SWDL), fault tracing, fault diagnosis, debugging and troubleshooting in HIL rigs and test vehicles.

In this role, you will be working with:

• Continuous update of software and hardware to secure verification and validation in HIL test beds and test vehicles for the latest software baselines
• Perform sanity checks to verify the integrity and functionality of software updates
• Fault tracing, diagnosis and troubleshooting of software and platform issues
• Technical documentation according to Volvo Cars standards
• Escalate issues arising from software and vehicle platforms to the right stakeholders
• Use automated flows for software download
• Define required vehicle data and logs
• Collect vehicle data and capture test logs
• Perform initial root cause analysis on vehicle or component level

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in testing and validation
• Working knowledge of SWDL and diagnostics on embedded systems
• Experience in troubleshooting on HIL systems such as dSPACE, Vector or National Instruments
• Experience in fault tracing, diagnosis and troubleshooting on end-to-end vehicle systems
• Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols, especially CAN
• Fluent in English

ALTEN's commitment  

Our three pillars of commitment to sustainability  

ALTEN's approach to sustainability and social responsibility is based on three fundamental pillars: 

Human 

We celebrate the rich diversity of our employees, who represent over 100 nationalities. Our commitment is to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and make meaningful contributions. We support the acquisition of skills and actively support our talents in their personal and professional development.   

 Environment 

Our mission is to minimize our environmental impact while promoting sustainable growth. We are committed to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2050, a goal that guides our operations and directs our strategic initiatives. 

Sustainable innovation 

At ALTEN, we see sustainability challenges as opportunities to drive research and innovation. With 31% of our internal R&D focused on sustainable innovation, we are determined to transform these challenges into solutions that create value and propel progress.