OTA Validation Engineer

About KPIT

KPIT is reimagining the future of mobility, forging ahead with group companies and partners to shape a world that is cleaner, smarter, and safer.

With over 25 years of specialized expertise in Mobility, KPIT is accelerating the transformation towards Software and AI-Defined Vehicles through its advanced solutions, platforms, and products—propelled by mobility-infused AI frameworks, software craftsmanship, and systems integration mastery.

Vision in Motion

Fueled by 2000 vehicle production programs and powering 20 million vehicles on the road with KPIT software, our experience is unmatched. At the same time, we push boundaries, developing solutions that enable Mobility OEMs to innovate at speed and scale.

Responsibilities:

Test Execution & Quality

• Execute end-to-end validation of embedded and digital solutions across development, integration, and release phases.
• Perform functional, regression, OTA, and data acquisition testing as per defined test strategies.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively suggest improvements.
• Ensure test quality, repeatability, and traceability—not just execution.

Protocols, Tools & Debugging

• Validate communication using CAN, J1939, and UDS protocols.
• Capture and analyze logs using CANalyzer, PCAN, or related tools.
• Debug issues across device, network, and application layers.
• Support root cause analysis and work closely with developers to drive resolution.

OTA & Integration Validation

• Execute OTA update scenarios, including edge cases and failure handling.
• Validate backend–device interactions involving cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Support OEM integration testing and field issue reproduction.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Develop or enhance scripts, tools, or small automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Reuse and maintain existing automation and test accelerators.
• Contribute ideas to improve overall validation processes and standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document test cases, results, defects, and observations clearly in PLM systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely test status reporting.
• Create reusable test artifacts that add long-term value to the team.

Agile Collaboration

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage.
• Provide clear progress updates and highlight risks early.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.

Requirements:

• Embedded / Device Validation – Intermediate: Execute tests independently and debug issues
• OTA Validation – Intermediate: Execute defined scenarios and understand update flows and failure modes
• CAN / J1939 / UDS – Working knowledge: Analyze messages, logs, and basic diagnostic flows
• CANalyzer / PCAN Tools – Working knowledge: Message simulation, log analysis, and basic scripting
• Backend / Cloud Awareness – Basic: Understand end-to-end system flow involving cloud and devices
• Test Documentation – Intermediate: Clear, structured documentation in PLM tools
• Agile Testing – Working knowledge: Testing within sprints, defect tracking, and progress
• reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation scripting (Python, etc.)
• Experience validating telematics or connected vehicle systems

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
• MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
• 401k with employer match.
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Gym benefit.