Manual Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Infotainment Functional Validation
Strong knowledge of Automotive Infotainment features including:
Bluetooth (HFP, A2DP, PBAP, MAP)
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Radio (AM/FM/DAB/HD Radio)
Media Playback (USB, AUX, Internal Storage)
Navigation
Voice Recognition
Phone and Contact Management
Connectivity Features (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, OTA)
Review customer requirements, use cases, and test specifications.
Design, develop, and execute manual test cases based on requirements.
Perform feature validation, integration testing, system testing, and regression testing.
Validate customer-reported issues and perform reproduction activities.
Verify software fixes and conduct resolved defect validation.
Execute release build sanity and smoke testing.
Prepare test reports and maintain test execution status.
System & Connectivity Validation Responsibilities
Validate Bluetooth pairing, connectivity, and interoperability with multiple mobile devices.
Validate Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality across different phone models.
Perform USB and media validation across supported formats.
Verify phone, audio, navigation, and voice assistant functionality.
Validate system behavior during ignition cycles, sleep/wake cycles, and power mode transitions.
Conduct stress, endurance, and performance testing.
Analyze logs and support root cause investigation with development teams.
Perform basic network and connectivity validation using CAN and interfaces.
Validate OTA updates and software installation procedures.
Support vehicle level and bench-level testing activities.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of Automotive Infotainment architecture.
Experience in Manual Functional Testing and System Testing.
Expertise in Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, Media, and Navigation validation.
Knowledge of Automotive Communication Protocols:
CAN
LIN
Ethernet
Experience in requirement-based testing and traceability.
Good understanding of software development and validation lifecycle.
Experience in defect management and tracking.
Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
Preferred Skills
Android Automotive OS (AAOS)
QNX or Embedded Linux
CAN/LIN Protocol Analysis
Vehicle Diagnostics (UDS)
JIRA
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Automotive SPICE process awareness
Additional Responsibilities
Review customer requirements and prepare validation strategies.
Participate in requirement reviews and test plan reviews.
Coordinate with development, integration, and customer teams.
Support release qualification and sign-off activities.
Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards and validation processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.
Prepare daily, weekly, and release-level status reports.
Tools
Vector CANoe / CANalyzer
Wireshark
ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
Tera Term
JIRA
Log Analysis Tools
oscilloscope (basic validation support)
Experience: 2-6 Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline
Employment : Full Time
Location: Chennai
Why Join ALTEN India?
Opportunity to work with leading global aerospace clients.
Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Work arrangement
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