Join a high-impact engineering team responsible for delivering validated, production-ready propulsion control software across both internal combustion (ICE) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) programs. As a Validation Project Lead, you will drive end-to-end validation strategy, ensuring complete test coverage, software readiness, and technical integrity for vehicle propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop Design Verification Plans (DVPs) to ensure full validation coverage aligned with program milestones and release targets
- Lead validation strategy for ICE and BEV propulsion control systems, including risk-based test planning and edge-case scenario identification
- Evaluate and refine system and software requirements to ensure testability, completeness, and traceability
- Define and coordinate optimal validation environments (HIL, SIL, bench, vehicle) to maximize efficiency and defect detection
- Drive issue identification, pre-analysis, and root cause investigations in collaboration with Controls, Calibration, and Diagnostics teams
- Ensure execution of validation and qualification testing activities in alignment with quality standards and program timing
- Provide clear reporting on validation status, risks, and coverage to support data-driven release decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate technical risks and improve system robustness prior to production release
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8 or more years of experience in powertrain controls validation, verification, or embedded systems development
- Experience developing and executing Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion or automotive systems
- Strong understanding of propulsion systems (ICE and/or BEV), including sensors, actuators, and control strategies
- Experience with HIL and vehicle testing environments, including test execution and issue investigation
- Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and support issue resolution
- Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment (e.g., Controls, Calibration, Diagnostics)
- Strong communication skills and ability to report test results and validation status
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or System Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Experience leading or owning validation strategy and DVP development across programs or platforms
- Strong system-level understanding of both ICE and BEV propulsion architecture
- Experience selecting and optimizing validation environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL) based on test objectives
- Knowledge of OBD diagnostics, DTC strategies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SAE J1979, J1699)
- Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and safety-related validation requirements
- Experience identifying and validating edge-case scenarios and failure modes in complex systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive issue resolution across teams and influence technical decisions
- Experience with ALM tools (e.g., DNG, Quality Manager) and requirements/test traceability
- Ability to assess and communicate validation coverage, technical risk, and release readiness
- Experience working in a multi-program, fast-paced development environment with competing priorities
