Firmware Validation Engineer

• Design, develop, and execute test cases derived from system requirements using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing

• Perform system and integration testing across key automotive subsystems, including infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and in‑vehicle networking

• Set up, configure, and maintain HIL test environments to validate system functionality and performance

• Analyze test failures, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering teams to debug and resolve issues efficiently

• Work closely with OEM partners, supporting integration of OEM functions and communicating test results, risks, and issues clearly

• Conduct hands‑on validation testing on vehicles and prototypes to ensure all functional and safety requirements are met

• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation scripts to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency

• Document test procedures, results, and findings, including issue tracking and failure analysis

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in validation engineering within the automotive, embedded systems, or electronics industries

• Proficiency with HIL systems and experience in validating automotive systems, such as infotainment, ADAS, telematics, sensors, and networking

• Experience coding in Python (preferred) or another coding language for test automation and script development

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify, root cause, and resolve system-level and component-level failures

• Ability to document test procedures, results, and progress clearly and accurately, including issue tracking and test failure analysis

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or any equivalent major.

• Experience with low-power state and sleep current characterization, functional safety and fault injection validation (e.g., ECC memory testing, windowed watchdog testing), and peripheral bring-up/verification (e.g., SPI, I2C, ADC/DAC)

• Experience with automotive network architectures and protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Flexray, etc.) and the ability to validate system-level performance

• Hands-on experience with Vector CANoe, dSPACE ControlDesk etc. for automotive system validation and testing

• Experience with prototype system bring-up, debugging, and validation in both lab and vehicle environments

• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, particularly for automotive systems, and experience developing robust automated tests

• An innate curiosity to optimize testing processes and improve efficiency through better scripting, automation, and tools

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