Senior Automotive Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
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1 Year
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • AUTOMOTIVE VALIDATION ENGINEER
  • VALIDATION ENGINEER
  • EMBEDDED VALIDATION ENGINEER
  • SYSTEMS VALIDATION ENGINEER
  • VEHICLE VALIDATION ENGINEER
  • FOTA
  • SOTA
  • OTA
  • OVER-THE-AIR
  • CANOE
  • VEHICLE SPY
  • PYTHON
  • CAPL

Summary

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and execute test plans for connected vehicle (CV) systems, including telematics control units (TCUs), infotainment systems, and V2X features
  • Perform validation and diagnostics using CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Ethernet-based network tools (e.g., Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, PCAN)
  • Validate Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) / Software Over-the-Air (SOTA) update processes, including update packaging, delivery, rollback scenarios, and failure recovery
  • Simulate and inject network traffic/faults to test ECU behavior under edge cases and abnormal conditions
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts (Python, CAPL, or similar) to improve validation efficiency and coverage
  • Perform bench, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and vehicle-level testing for connected features
  • Log, triage, and track defects using tools such as JIRA, DOORS, or similar ALM platforms
  • Collaborate with software, systems, and cybersecurity teams to define validation requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Analyze CAN bus logs and network traces to identify root causes of communication failures
  • Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R156 for software updates, etc.)
  • Document test results, generate validation reports, and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
  • 6–10 years of experience in automotive validation or embedded systems testing
  • Hands-on experience with CAN bus tools (Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, PCAN, or equivalent)
  • Practical experience validating FOTA/SOTA update systems, including update integrity, versioning, and rollback testing
  • Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS/ISO 14229)
  • Familiarity with connected vehicle architectures (TCU, gateway modules, cloud-to-vehicle communication)
  • Experience with scripting/automation (Python, CAPL, or similar) for test automation
  • Understanding of automotive cybersecurity concepts as they relate to OTA updates
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to interpret bus traces and system logs
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with UNECE R156 (software update management) and R155 (cybersecurity) compliance validation
  • Familiarity with HIL test rigs and lab automation
  • Exposure to AUTOSAR-based ECU architectures
  • Knowledge of cloud-based OTA platforms (AWS IoT, Azure, or OEM-proprietary FOTA solutions)
  • Experience with DOORS, Polarion, or similar requirements management tools
  • ASPICE or ISO 26262 process familiarity
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  • Dice Id: 10115258
  • Position Id: 26-01253
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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