Test Validation Engineer

• Build and evolve our automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation framework used for ADAS/autonomous driving ECU and system testing
• Translate formal validation requirements into repeatable automated test cases covering nominal operation, fault handling, timing, communication integrity, and safety-related behavior
• Execute and debug validation on HIL benches using vehicle network interfaces, embedded target access, fault injection, and system emulation
• Partner with firmware, systems, and validation teams to define test coverage, investigate failures, and improve release readiness
• Support automated regression and release testing, including pre-test firmware deployment, orchestrated test execution, and structured result reporting
• Build/Maintain shared framework components as new vehicle platforms, ECU releases, and validation domains are added
• Practical experience with HIL/bench hardware integration (power supplies, DAQ/I/O, cabling, and basic electrical debugging) and general vehicle or embedded electrical systems knowledge
• Experience designing repeatable, safety-conscious test plans with deterministic setup/teardown and clear experimental boundaries
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture, controlling mechanisms, and the integration process
• Able to adapt quickly, think independently, and function effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Strong Python skills and hands-on experience building or maintaining automated test frameworks (pytest preferred)
• Ability to interpret wiring harness diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings in relation to vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet, etc) and their interaction with other automotive systems
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, product, and other teams

Benefits

• Free Caltrain pass and commuter benefits
• Company stock options
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

• 3+ years experience in Test planning and experimental design, especially designing for safety and repeatability
• Proficiency in Automation test frameworks
• 3 + years experience in data analysis and test scripting/automation experience (C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink)
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or a related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace) or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of autonomous driving vehicles, infrastructure, and operations
• Understanding of systems engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation
• Understanding of NI PXI based test systems or other commercial HIL platform experience and real-time bench automation
• Experience in hands-on troubleshooting at circuit board and module system levels, including systems integrated within a Vehicle network
• CI/CD for hardware validation, structured reporting, and test artifact management
• Requirements-based validation workflows and formal test case management