Validation Engineer

Job Title: EE Systems Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Long Term

yStellantis is seeking a highly motivated EE Systems Validation Enginee
r to be responsible for validating next-generation electrical systems, automotive body controls, infotainment, propulsion, or active safety systems. This role requires extensive use of CAN network testin
g protocols and Vector toolchain
s to test, troubleshoot, and isolate software/hardware defects across multiple test properties, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, bench setups, and prototype vehicles. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between requirements and execution, acting as a quality gate to ensure robust, production-ready vehicle software.

• Test Design & Execution:
  Develop, update, and execute structured Design Verification Plans (DVP) and test procedures based on functional component and system requirement
• Network & Diagnostic Verification:
  Conduct deep-dive network validation, monitoring vehicle bus communications utilizing CAN, CAN FD, and L
• Vector Tool Utilization:
  Leverag e Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) to log bus traffic, simulate electronic control unit (ECU) nodes via CAPL scripting, and perform diagnostic trouble code (DTC) analysis
• Environment Testing:
  Perform validation testing across multiple domains:
  Subsystem Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-HIL (VHIL), component test benches, and full production fleet vehicle
• Root Cause & Issue Management:
  Track, perform initial triage, and analyze data for software/hardware anomalies. Document issues using internal Stellantis defect tracking systems (e.g., GIMs/PITS/IMS) and work cross-functionally with feature owners and tier-1 suppliers to drive resolution
• Continuous Automation:
  Implement automated testing methodologies to increase regression test coverage, validating Firmware Over-The-Air (FO)
  TA updates and diagnostic compliance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM degree fie
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2–5 years of working experience in automotive engineering, specifically within software validation, embedded controls, or EE testing environmen
• Core Communications:
  Solid understanding of automotive networking protocols, particularly CAN (Controller Area Netwo) rk, CAN FD, and automotive diagnosti
• Tools Toolchain
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on proficiency with Vector Tools (CANoe, CANalyzer). Experience configuring simulation networks, loading databases (.dbc, .arxml), and capturing/analyzing trac
• Hardware Testing:
  Familiarity interfacing with HIL Simulators (e.g., dSPACE, NI) and standard electrical bench debugging equipment (Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeter
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to effectively collaborate across multi-cultural matrix organizations and supplier tea

• Demonstrated proficiency writing CAPL scripts or Pyhton for test environment automation and message simulation
• Prior experience with Stellantis internal processes, engineering validation standards, and quality management frameworks (DFMEA, DVP&R).R)
• Experience validating Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures or ADAS/Active Safety modu
• Certified in reactive quality methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Kepner-Tregoe, Green Belt/Black Belt problem solv