Automotive Audio Validation Test Engineer A2B / CAN | Contract | Novi, MI (Onsite - Locals Or near by Only)

Job Title: Automotive Audio Validation Test Engineer A2B / CAN

Location: Novi, MI (Onsite - Locals Or near by Only)
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Audio Validation Test Engineer to support system-level validation activities for automotive communication and audio systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automotive embedded system testing, test execution, requirements validation, defect tracking, and hardware-based validation environments. Experience with A2B (Automotive Audio Bus), CAN/CAN FD, and Vector tools is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute system-level validation and verification testing for automotive audio and communication systems.
• Develop, review, and execute test cases based on system and software requirements.
• Perform testing using HIL systems, system benches, and other hardware-based validation setups.
• Validate automotive audio functionality and communication interfaces.
• Perform testing and analysis of A2B Automotive Audio Bus communication.
• Perform CAN/CAN FD network testing, monitoring, and analysis.
• Use Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and CANape for test execution and network analysis.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and support root-cause investigation.
• Document, track, and manage defects through the complete verification lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development, systems, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Review system requirements and ensure adequate test coverage and traceability.
• Support continuous improvement of test methodologies, test procedures, and validation processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or verification of automotive/embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with automotive hardware-based testing, including HIL, system benches, or validation setups.
• Strong understanding of test methodologies, verification processes, and defect management.
• Experience reviewing requirements and developing test cases.
• Experience with automotive audio systems and A2B (Automotive Audio Bus) communication.
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD network testing and analysis.
• Good understanding of automotive embedded systems and vehicle communication architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and/or CANape.

Preferred Skills

• CAPL scripting
• Automotive diagnostics / UDS
• CAN network analysis
• Automotive Ethernet
• LIN
• AUTOSAR
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Jira, ALM, or similar defect tracking tools
• Python or test automation experience
• Experience with automotive infotainment or audio ECUs

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an automotive embedded/system validation engineer with strong CAN and Vector tool experience and hands-on exposure to automotive audio/A2B systems.