Let's introduce ourselves

We are looking for a highly skilled Boxcar and data Engineer to join SWTC. This role combines hands-on test environment ownership with system-level integration and verification, ensuring robust and scalable validation of rig environment and related systems.

You will play a key role in maintenance and quality assure simulation environments, and hardware test rigs (boxcars) while collaborating across engineering domains.

What you'll do

Test Environment Ownership

• Develop, maintain, and operate Boxcar, related data and system set-up
• Ensure availability, stability, and scalability of rig
• Support test execution, troubleshooting from environment perspective, and continuous improvement
• Support automation and efficiency improvements

Boxcar & Hardware Setup

• Build, configure, and maintain boxcar rigs for system integration and verification
• Integrate ECUs, networks, and supporting infrastructure into test setups
• Ensure correct vehicle architecture replication in lab environments
• Troubleshoot hardware, communication interfaces, and system behaviors

System Integration & Verification

• Support end-to-end system integration across multiple domains
• Collaborate with developers and test teams to verify software and feature functionality
• Identify and resolve integration issues early in the development cycle
• Contribute to root cause analysis and defect resolution

Collaboration & Stakeholder Interaction

• Work closely with Tech Leads, Architects, developers, testers, and infrastructure teams
• Support cross-team alignment for test environment readiness and usage
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and improved ways of working

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in:
• Health checks in rig, computer and system
• System reliability
• Environment utilization and reliability
• Contribute to evolving SWTC test strategies and capabilities
• Promote best practices in integration, validation, and system understanding

What you'll bring

Required Qualifications

• Experience in:
• Embedded systems, automotive software, or system integration
• Test environments (VIL, HIL, SIL, or similar)
• Hardware setups and ECU/network integration
• Strong understanding of:
• Vehicle electrical/system architecture
• CAN, Ethernet, or similar communication protocols
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills across hardware and software domains
• Experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python and CAPL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with boxcar rigs or similar lab-based test environments
• Knowledge of continuous integration / continuous testing workflows
• Familiarity with Volvo Cars tools, processes, and SWTC environment
• Experience supporting Windows new images or test environment infrastructure migrations

Key Competencies

• Strong system thinking and integration mindset
• Ability to work in complex, cross-functional environments
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented
• Clear communication and collaboration skills