Software Test Engineer

Job Title Software Test Engineer Location Ottawa, ON Job Type Full Time, Contract Expected hours per week 40 Schedule Sunday night to Friday morning 10p to 6am 2nd or 3rd weekend will be OT weekend support Pay $49-$51.75/hr Job Description About the Role Our client is seeking a Software Test Engineer focused on Emergency Calling (eCall) systems . This role is responsible for validating critical safety features that connect vehicles to emergency services during accidents. You’ll work across cellular, audio, and telematics domains in an agile environment, ensuring both EU eCall and Next-Generation (NG eCall) systems meet strict global regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidates Experienced telecom or automotive test engineers High-potential junior engineers with strong wireless/networking fundamentals Key Responsibilities Core Testing: Perform regression and sanity testing for EU eCall and NG eCall systems Audio Validation: Validate emergency audio paths to ensure clear communication with emergency responders Continuous Integration: Execute pull request (PR) build testing and provide rapid feedback to development teams Bench Management: Set up and maintain test benches, including ECU configuration and simulation environments Troubleshooting & Analysis: Analyze logs (cellular modem logs, network traces) to identify and resolve defects Defect Management: Log, track, and triage issues in Jira; support retesting and validation of fixes Process Improvement: Enhance test procedures to improve coverage, efficiency, and reliability Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience with software testing fundamentals (functional, regression, sanity testing) Knowledge of telecommunications technologies (LTE, 5G, IMS, VoLTE) OR strong academic foundation in networking/wireless Familiarity with Linux or embedded operating systems (Linux, QNX, Android) Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Experience Levels Experienced: 3+ years in telecom, cellular testing, or automotive telematics Entry-Level: Strong academic background + demonstrated self-learning mindset and technical curiosity Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of eCall standards (EN 16062, EN 16072) and NG eCall protocols Understanding of 3GPP specifications (especially Layer 3 / call processing) Experience with tools such as: QXDM, Wireshark Spirent, Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight simulators Familiarity with Jira, Azure DevOps, or TestRail Basic scripting skills (Python or Shell) for automation/log analysis Experience working in Agile development environments Key Skills Telecommunications & wireless technologies Software testing & validation Linux / embedded systems Debugging and root cause analysis Strong technical communication Work Environment Fully onsite role Hands-on lab and bench testing environment Benefits 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan #J-18808-Ljbffr