System Test Automation Engineer

Wayve

. Develop automation for system functionality tests at component, integration and system levels across software and hardware boundaries .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation for system-level verification and validation, particularly in robotics and embedded software. Proficient in developing test automation frameworks and integrating CI/CD principles to enhance testing efficiency and compliance.

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Python ProficiencyTest Automation Framework DevelopmentHIL Testing ExperienceCI/CD Principles and ToolingISO 26262 Familiarity

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Hard Skills

System-Level VerificationTest AutomationEmbedded Software TestingAutomation Test FrameworksHIL TestingPythonPytestCI/CDAutomotive Software TestingAutomated Driving Systems

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraBuildkiteGitLab CIGrafanaLookerDatadogDSPACEVectorXylonArtifactory

Industry Keywords

ISO 26262ASPICESOTIFEuro NCAPDCAS Regulatory TestingISO/SAE 21434UN R155UN R171Automotive Cybersecurity TestingTest Management Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityGrafanaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop automation for system functionality tests at component, integration and system levels across software and hardware boundaries
Lead root-cause investigations for failures identified during test campaigns
Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure and DevOps teams to resolve issues
Analyse test results, uncover software and hardware bugs, and report findings through Jira with clear evidence
Optimise Buildkite CI/CD-integrated test workflows for rapid, reliable and repeatable execution
Review, create and follow risk assessments for safe and responsible testing
Own the design and delivery of automated verification for a defined area of the embedded software stack
Build open-loop and closed-loop HIL replay tests, reliability tests and fault-injection tests
Automate HIL test setups and improve test infrastructure to expand coverage and strengthen compliance reporting
Integrate requirements, coverage and compliance workflows, including Jama, MC/DC coverage analysis and MISRA checks
Manage test artefacts through Artifactory and Azure
Develop traceability dashboards and define KPIs and quality metrics supporting data-driven validation and release decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience with system-level verification and validation in robotics, embedded software or mechatronic systems
Track record of independently delivering test automation
Highly proficient in Python
Experience developing automation test frameworks using pytest
Experience with HIL testing and tooling, including CAN, Ethernet or GMSL interfaces and tools from dSPACE, Vector, Xylon or similar providers
Understanding of open-loop and closed-loop HIL replay testing using dSPACE or other emulators
Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE and SOTIF
Experience integrating requirements and test-management tools such as Jama and Xray
Proficiency in CI/CD principles and tooling such as GitLab CI, Buildkite and Bazel
Experience developing or testing automotive software at embedded and system levels, including hardware/software interactions and interface-level testing
Experience with L2+ hands-off, L3 or L4 automated driving systems
Knowledge of Euro NCAP, including AEB and LSS/LKA scenarios
Knowledge of DCAS regulatory testing under UN R171
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity testing and standards, including ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155
Experience with test automation dashboards, logging and reporting infrastructure using Grafana, Looker, Datadog and Jira
Clear communication and effective cross-functional working across software, hardware, autonomy, DevOps and product teams
Ideally, contribution to improvements in test methods, safety procedures or operational efficiency
Familiarity with Git
Experience using agentic AI coding tools such as Cursor or Claude Code would be valuable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working, core hours
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
Chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs