HMI Validation Engineer

Job#: 3035335

Job Description:
Embedded Android Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, California (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced HMI Validation Engineer to support the validation of automotive infotainment systems. The role involves a mix of manual and automated testing, test design, and documentation for Android-based HMI systems, including UI automation, connectivity testing, and validation of audio, radio, and connectivity features. Flexibility to support varied shifts may be required based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual validation of Automotive HMI features on target hardware and bench setups.
• Design, execute, and document test cases using ALM tools.
• Develop and maintain test automation using Python for UI automation and connectivity testing. Candidates must be able to read, debug, and improve code.
• Validate Android-based infotainment systems and HMI workflows.
• Test and validate audio systems, including AM/FM radio, Bluetooth audio (A2DP, HFP), media playback, and audio routing.
• Validate vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and SOME/IP.
• Utilize Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) for bus simulation and analysis.
• Analyze logs, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Support regression testing and release validation cycles.
• Contribute to test strategy, test plans, and validation documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Automotive Infotainment or HMI validation.
• Experience with Android Automotive or Android-based HMI.
• Hands-on experience with both manual testing and test automation.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, including the ability to read, debug, and improve code.
• Experience with test case design using ALM tools (e.g., Polarion).
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe or CANalyzer.
• Familiarity with HIL/SIL/bench testing environments.
• Understanding of CAN and other automotive ECU communication protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SOME/IP.
• Experience working with Tier-1 automotive suppliers or OEM validation processes.
• Knowledge of ASPICE or ISO 26262 standards.
• Experience validating multi-display or cluster integrations.
• Experience with Appium for UI automation.

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