Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving.

We are looking for you as System Test Engineer (m/f/d) for our location in Braunschweig.

These challenges await you:

• Vehicle-Level Test Execution: Executing system-level tests directly in the vehicle based on the defined release scope, test plan, and strategy, while ensuring the reliability and repeatability of all test runs.

• Test Specification & Design: Creating comprehensive system test cases and specifications derived from system requirements and functional KPIs, and aligning them closely with Function Owners.

• Requirement Analysis: Participating in the analysis and technical review of system requirement specifications addressed to the test team to ensure maximum test coverage.

• Test Planning & Environment Setup: Supporting the definition of the overall System Test plan and coordinating the distribution and readiness of the System Test Environment (vehicles, instrumentation, and loggers).

• Issue Triage & Ticket Analysis: Recording test results, identifying non-conformities, and supporting the project team in analyzing, reproducing, and debugging vehicle defects and tickets.

• Peer Reviews & Quality Gates: Performing and participating in rigorous peer reviews of test documents (e.g., test plans, test specifications) to maintain high engineering standards.

• Escalation & Milestone Support: Supporting the closing of system test activities and, in case of deviations, escalating promptly to the System Test Lead with clear data and proposals for decision-making.

You inspire us with that:

• Embedded Systems Knowledge: Good understanding of embedded software architectures, vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and automotive electronics.

• Vehicle Testing Expertise: Proven experience in hands-on vehicle testing, data logging, and utilizing automotive measurement tools (e.g., Vector CANoe, CANalyzer).

• Testing Methodology: Strong background in systems engineering and testing frameworks, including requirements analysis, test case writing methodologies, traceability concepts, and defect reporting.

• Process Model Familiarity: Solid knowledge of industry standard quality and process models, specifically Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) and ISO 26262.

• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose complex, vehicle-level anomalies and trace them back to software or hardware requirements.

• Automation & Reporting: Familiarity with basic test automation concepts and strong reporting skills to communicate test results clearly to cross-functional teams.

Why Valeo:

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.

• Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).

• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

• Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.

• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

• Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

• The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Good to know:

• Your contact person: Melanie Heckel / melanie.heckel@valeo.com

• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.

• For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website

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Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

System Department

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Type:

Fixed-Term Contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-18

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com