SDV Architect Test & vECU (Cloud, AI, QA Strategy) (all genders)

  • Ludwigsburg
  • Nationwide & Hybrid Work
  • Full-time
  • With professional experience
  • German
  • English

Job description

You don't just want to test systems, but rethink test strategies and persuade organisations to actively drive the transformation towards a cloud-based SDV test environment? Are you confident moving between technical depth, strategic decision-making and C-level-ready communication? Then you've come to the right place.

As SDV Architect for Test & vECU you take on a leading role in the further development of modern testing strategies and test environments. You combine deep technical understanding with strategic thinking and clear, persuasive communication.

The following tasks await you:

  • Development and implementation of a holistic shift-left testing strategy for SDV systems based on vECU virtualisation – incl. business case evaluation, tool comparison, scaling and cost models
  • Design, setup and continuous development of cloud-based test environments for embedded and software-defined vehicle systems
  • Strategic consultancy for OEMs, Tier-1s and technology partners on cloud, hybrid and hardware testing approaches throughout the entire development cycle
  • Evaluation, selection and integration of leading vECU solutions into existing toolchains and CI/CD pipelines
  • Active stakeholder management including client contact, pre-sales support and presentation of strategic recommendations at management level
  • Introduction and scaling of AI-supported methods in quality assurance, e.g. for intelligent test prioritisation, anomaly detection or data-driven optimisation of test strategies

Location: Germany-wide & Hybrid Work

What you bring with you

To be fully prepared for your journey as an SDV Architect for Test & vECU, you have the following qualifications under your belt:

  • Completed studies in the field of computer science, electrical engineering or a comparable degree course as well as more than 5 years, sound experience in the test automation of embedded or SDV systems (e.g. ADAS, infotainment or zone architectures). In addition, you bring practical experience with vECU approaches from at least two projects, including the setup of cloud-based test environments and integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Passion for modern software-defined vehicle architectures, innovative test methods and the use of AI in quality assurance, e.g. for intelligent test case generation, defect classification or anomaly detection
  • ExpertiseIn-depth understanding of cloud and virtualisation technologies, particularly container- and VM-based test infrastructures as well as hybrid cloud/HiL scenarios. Comprehensive market and technology knowledge in the vECU, SDV and automotive testing environment, alongside experience with common toolchains, round off your profile.
  • Your way of workingYou excel through a structured and analytical approach, are able to clearly break down complex and ambiguous problems, and derive decision-making options for management and technology. In addition, you convince through strong communication and consulting competence as well as a leadership mindset featuring functional guidance, clarity, and personal initiative.

About the company

With a global workforce of around 4,500 employees, MHP is an internationally active management and IT consultancy with its headquarters in Ludwigsburg, Germany.

For over 30 years, MHP has combined deep industry understanding with technological expertise, supporting leading companies through complex strategy and IT transformations. The industry spectrum ranges from automotive and manufacturing to aerospace, defence and energy, as well as the public sector. MHP provides strategic and operational consulting in key future fields such as

  • Business Transformation
  • Artificial intelligence,
  • SAP and cloud transformation,
  • Digitisation of production and supply chains
  • Software-defined products and operations,
  • data-driven business models,
  • Customer experience as well as the development of platforms and ecosystems.

You are interested in becoming part of #OneMHPTeam to become one of us and shape the future together? Then let's go – simply check out our Career page Over.

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