Electronics Validation Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle validation of features based on Test Development Plans (TDPs), including drafting new TDPs or refining existing ones to increase validation efficiency.
• Develop and deliver reports tailored for leadership review, covering project progress, delivery readiness, emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive benchmarking.
• Take part in design workshops and reviews to define component requirements, translate them into executable TDPs, and outline detailed validation strategies. May also involve recommending or specifying engineering tools for design, simulation, or automated testing.
• Conduct and support vehicle benchmarking studies, coordinating with suppliers and partners to schedule evaluations, prepare vehicles, carry out testing, and document results.
• Identify gaps or shortcomings in specifications that limit system performance, document these findings, and ensure alignment across project teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across R&D and validation teams to troubleshoot issues encountered during feature testing and help drive resolution.
• Work alongside technical leaders to close open issues and ensure project readiness.
• Use diagnostic logging tools and collaborate with component vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders to identify root causes of technical problems and recommend solutions.
• Support quality gate reviews ahead of product launch, assist with analyzing post-launch field/customer issues, and work to resolve them promptly to safeguard customer satisfaction.
• Conduct targeted validation of post-production software updates to address customer-impacting concerns.
• Provide consistent progress updates during all stages of product development.
• Take on additional projects or assignments that align with the team's mission and objectives.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and competitor offerings.
• Domestic and international travel may be required (up to ~15%).

Core Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience in in-vehicle validation and benchmarking.
• Familiarity with OEM design principles such as user lockouts and simplified user interfaces.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with engineering teams and technical experts.
• Knowledge of ECU hardware/software design fundamentals.
• Ability to assess user interface implementations, including displays, touchscreens, and physical controls.
• Adaptability to program or process changes, even in late stages of development.
• Understanding of electrical component requirements and specifications.
• Experience developing test procedures, timing charts, and validation methods.
• Knowledge of bench setup and validation systems.
• Skilled with automotive diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe).
• Working knowledge of wireless communication technologies (LTE, 5G, GSM) for connected vehicle and telematics system validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field (advanced degrees a plus).
• 1-5 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Understanding of the end-to-end automotive product development cycle, from concept through launch.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for electronic systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent time management, organizational, and self-management abilities.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

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