Software Tester / Test Automation Engineer for Control Units | Softwaretester / Testautomatisierer Steuergeräte (m/w/d)

ercas Software Solutions GmbH

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves performing crucial verification and validation activities for safety-critical control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant railway standards. The professional will define tests, execute verification on software components, and validate overall system integrity. A key part of the job is the development and maintenance of test automation processes, utilizing standard tools and quality assurance methods. Day-to-day tasks include detailed defect tracking, generating comprehensive test reports, and actively contributing to the optimization of internal testing methodologies. Candidates must possess a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, practical experience with embedded systems and hardware-related software, and proficiency in C++ and Python. The position is ideal for a certified ISTQB professional seeking a challenging, full-time, permanent role in Erlangen, focusing on advanced rail vehicle technology.

Required Skills

Education

University degree or technical college qualification (Technikerausbildung) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience

  • 2-5 years of professional experience
  • Practical routine in developing hardware-related software
  • Experience with embedded systems
  • Prior experience with rail vehicle technology standards (ideal)
  • Experience with the SIBAS system (ideal)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid ISTQB certification (minimum Foundation Level)