Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex ECU-level test benches, integrating hardware and software components to create scalable and reliable validation environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans for automotive hardware and systems.
• Design and execute functional, performance, and safety test cases while developing automation scripts and tools to increase testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the debugging of complex system issues, working across teams to identify root causes, confirm fixes, and implement strategies to prevent future regressions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders and continuously improve testing methodologies and tools to enhance overall effectiveness.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, combined with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive or a relevant industry.
• Domain Expertise:
  Deep understanding of automotive EE architecture, embedded software, and control systems, including the integration of complex interactions across multiple domains such as body and powertrain.
• Communication Protocols:
  Proficiency in automotive network protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Flex Ray) and industry‑standard IDLs such as DBC, LDF, and ARXML.
• HIL Bench Proficiency:
  Extensive experience operating and maintaining Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test platforms, specifically utilizing NI Test platforms, dSPACE, or Vector VT.
• Testing and Automation:
  Proven ability to develop and execute both manual and automated test suites, with a strong grasp of the software development lifecycle and automotive testing methodologies.
• Technical Analysis:
  Strong skills in system‑level debugging and root‑cause analysis, supported by the ability to interpret complex wiring schematics, logical diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Validation Strategy:
  Demonstrated capability to define, lead, and drive comprehensive system validation plans from the initial concept phase through to final production.
• Collaboration and Technical Tools: A track record of collaborating with large cross‑functional teams, ideally supported by proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, MATLAB) and familiarity with ISO 26262 safety standards.