Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer

Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer

The Qualification Testing (ICE and BEV) team operates within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls organization and is responsible for ensuring validation coverage, software quality, and diagnostic robustness across propulsion programs.

The Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer plays a key technical role in developing and executing validation activities, supporting validation strategy, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role works closely with the Validation Project Lead to drive comprehensive testing, issue resolution, and system-level validation for propulsion control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements, ensuring thorough validation coverage at the subsystem and system level
• Critically evaluate requirements for testability, completeness, and potential gaps, and support refinement efforts with engineering stakeholders
• Define and implement test strategies for assigned systems, including identification of critical scenarios, edge-case maneuvers, and failure modes
• Determine and execute validation activities using appropriate environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL, bench) based on test objectives
• Conduct validation testing across propulsion architectures using HIL and vehicle platforms, ensuring accurate and repeatable results
• Perform detailed issue investigation and pre-analysis, supporting efficient root cause identification and resolution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Controls, Diagnostics, Calibration, and Validation teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
• Support validation status tracking by providing clear reporting on test coverage, results, and technical risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, DVP quality, and test efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 5 years of overall experience
• Experience developing and executing Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion or automotive systems
• Strong understanding of propulsion systems (ICE and/or BEV), including sensors, actuators, and control strategies
• Hands-on experience with HIL and vehicle testing environments, including test execution, fault injection, and issue investigation
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and contribute to issue resolution
• Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment (e.g., Controls, Calibration, Diagnostics, Validation)
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present test results, validation coverage, and technical findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
• Strong system-level understanding of both ICE and BEV propulsion architectures
• Experience supporting development of DVPs and validation strategies across subsystems or programs
• Experience selecting and utilizing appropriate validation environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL, bench) based on test objectives
• Knowledge of OBD diagnostics, DTC strategies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SAE J1979, J1699)
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) and safety-related validation requirements
• Experience designing and validating edge-case scenarios and failure modes in complex control systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical issue investigation and collaborate across teams to resolve complex problems
• Experience with ALM tools (e.g., DNG, Quality Manager) and requirements-to-test traceability
• Ability to assess and communicate validation coverage, technical risk, and test status to support program decisions
• Experience working in a multi-program development environment with competing priorities