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Applied IntuitionApplied IntuitionSunnyvale, CA

OTA Validation Engineer

Validate Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles. Design/execute test cases, develop Python automation, analyze logs, and investigate defects on HIL benches and prototype vehicles. Requires 2+ years in validation/embedded systems plus bachelor's degree.

110k – 155k
On-site2+ YOEQA Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute manual and automated test cases for OTA software features and system requirements.
  • Validate OTA update workflows across HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including ECU communication and vehicle functionality.
  • Perform functional and regression testing across vehicle ECUs under various network, power, and update conditions.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based test automation to improve coverage and regression efficiency.
  • Analyze logs, investigate defects, verify fixes with engineering teams, and document test results, bug reports, and validation artifacts.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in software validation, embedded systems, or automotive engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Basic Python programming skills.
  • Familiarity with the Linux command line.
  • Understanding of software testing fundamentals (test case design, defect lifecycle, regression testing).

Nice-to-Haves

  • CAN or Automotive Ethernet knowledge.
  • Experience with Vector CANoe or PCAN.
  • Experience with embedded Linux, Android, or QNX.
  • Experience using issue tracking tools (Jira, Polarion, etc.).

Skills

PythonLinuxEmbedded SystemsSoftware TestingCanAutomotive EthernetVector CanoePcanEmbedded LinuxAndroidQnxJiraPolarion

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