Senior Test Leader for Autonomous Vehicles

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Role Summary
This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Test Leader to join our team working on coordinating the testing of autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will focus on our ways of working and help ensure that our next-generation driver-assist and autonomous driving features are reliable, safe, and ready for the road. You will work with defining and implementing our Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies for each product defined, addressing both problems and challenges. You will also take part in the overall Autonomous Transport System (ATS) V&V strategy, shaping the process for the Section of Verification, and work closely with development teams and system engineers.

Job Responsibilities
You will be part of a diverse team working with the evolving V&V strategy in a high-paced technical domain, where we as a team develop our ways of working.

Your tasks will include:

• Implement V&V strategies for autonomous vehicle programs.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate cross-functional testing activities across the V&V phase in a global context.
• Implement test strategies, test plans, and test specifications in collaboration with Safety, System Engineering, and V&V teams.
• Apply scenario-based testing techniques using simulation and physical testing to validate Autonomous Vehicle behavior under diverse Operational Design Domain (ODD) conditions.
• Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and KPIs.
• Oversee the execution of tests in SIL, HIL, track, and public roads.
• Analyze test results and provide a test verdict with high confidence.
• Contribute to risk-based testing, safety case inputs, and compliance with ISO 26262, CyberSecurity and SOTIF.
• Responsible for Vehicles and Test Facilities planning.
• Develop, coach, and align teams' ways-of-working.

Who You Are
We are looking for an experienced technical leader with excellent co-operation and communication skills. You like to see things getting done and enjoy creating common goals. You have a strategic and analytical mindset and structured way of working. You thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results, even when working with short or flexible time frames and adapting to changing inputs and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years' experience in system or software testing/developing in complex domains (automotive, robotics, aerospace, industrial).
• Strong knowledge of requirements engineering and ability to structure requirements for testability.
• Experience in statistical validation of safety-critical systems, as seen in autonomous driving, aerospace, rail, or space industries.
• Experience with structured test analysis techniques (e.g., equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, scenario-based testing, test run analysis).
• Knowledgeable with simulation tools and vehicles in various test environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISTQB, or similar) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in validating perception, localization, or path planning algorithms is a strong advantage.
• Experience working as a Product Owner or Unit/Group Manager is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in English is a must; German or/and Swedish are a plus.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us.

TRATON Offers
We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. Benefits include wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job Express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

Application
We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV, and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Cecilia Yu, Head of V&V Strategy and Test Leadership,

We look forward to your application

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D.