Validation Engineer, Controller Integration

Validation Engineer, Controller Integration
Foster City, CA (onsite)
12+ Months Contract

Summary
As a Validation Engineer within our Vehicle Development organization, you will play a crucial role in integrating and testing our Electronic Control Units (ECUs). In your role as a Validation Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the integrity and performance of components and subsystems through rigorous validation of incoming firmware and hardware updates for our Electronic Control Units (ECUs). You will play a crucial role in a dynamic team dedicated to evolving and refining the robot's features, driving them towards peak production efficiency. Your involvement will extend to collaborating with diverse teams across the organization, upholding a standard of excellence and accountability in meeting stringent requirements. Additionally, as a recognized validation expert, you will oversee a select group of vehicle controllers. This specialized focus empowers you to delve deeply into technical challenges, contributing significantly to the advancement and delivery of our autonomous robot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather comprehensive requirements
• Develop and execute test plans for firmware and hardware integration on new ECU components
• Ensure robust verification of bootloader, power management, and network communication requirements
• Actively troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in both manufacturing and operational fleet settings
• Collaborate closely with Vehicle System Engineers to address design issues and propose long-term solutions
• Analyze log data and source code to debug system-level issues
• Engage with cross-functional teams to stay informed about new hardware/software changes and develop appropriate test plans
• Lead initial system bring-up and vehicle-level integration tests
• Innovate by developing early prototypes and test benches for new technologies

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Systems/Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in controller validation/integration
• Proficiency in diagnosing complex controlled systems, including CAN, LIN, or Ethernet network issues
• Skilled in MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar tools.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment, voltage power supply, oscilloscope and sensors
• Familiarity with Jira tools (Structure, Dashboard)
• Solid electronics fundamentals, comfortable working with ECUs and performing basic electrical debugging tasks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Vector tools
• Experience with data acquisition tools
• Knowledge in failure analysis and risk assessment
• Proficiency in automating controller verification steps