Propulsion Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed test cases for propulsion system behavior, on-road drive modes, on-road gradability, and towing performance, as well as suitable drive cycles ensuring comprehensive coverage of existing vehicle-level and system-level requirements.

Translate existing propulsion and towing-related requirements into executable test procedures and validation plans for vehicle-level evaluation.

Collaborate with stakeholders and system architects to define, develop and deliver a comprehensive requirements roadmap—from definition to testing and sign-off—for each Scout.

Lead and coordinate validation trips and test campaigns at proving grounds and public road networks, ensuring execution of relevant drive mode, towing, and gradability evaluations under representative and extreme conditions.

Drive test execution and data collection using appropriate tools and instrumentation setups, including managing preconditioning, route design, logging strategies, and environmental controls.

Ensure strong traceability between test cases and requirements using systems like Codebeamer or Jira, and maintain accurate status reporting for requirement validation.

Analyze test results and vehicle behavior related to torque delivery, drive mode transitions, grade capability, and towing dynamics—identifying deviations, risks, and system performance gaps.

Collaborate closely with propulsion, controls, software, and vehicle integration teams to communicate test findings, support issue triage, and drive resolution of validation blockers.

Document validation results and provide clear input into release and sign-off decisions, including test reports, anomaly tracking, and sign-off matrix updates.

Support planning and logistics for trip execution, including vehicle preparation, equipment checklists, scheduling, and coordination with external test sites.

Assisting in the integration of a system engineering mindset and working procedures.

Partnering with other concept and systems architect teams to develop solutions for engineering and functional challenges.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field.
• 4+ years of experience in technical requirements management, with a preference for experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in writing requirements and managing change requests.
• Experience in working knowledge of requirements tools (Jama, Polarion, Doors, Magic Draw, Codebeamer).
• Working knowledge of the US legal and governance systems (federal and state), including a deep understanding of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the automobile industry and safety regulations.
• Solid understanding of vehicle development and products tailored to automotive-specific requirements, with a focus on enhancing delivery quality, security, and developer experience.
• Experience in developing and testing products that meet automotive-grade standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ownership, self-motivation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and effective communication abilities. You should be able to develop and thrive in working relationships.
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment.