Senior Validation Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Applied Intuition
Sunnyvale
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,182 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Collaboration","Root cause analysis","Troubleshooting","Problem-solving"]

Develop and execute validation test cases using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing. Run integration tests across automotive subsystems such as infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and networking components. Build and configure HIL test environments, troubleshoot test failures through root-cause analysis, and coordinate with OEM customers to ensure smooth integration and clear reporting. Automate test workflows with Python to improve coverage and efficiency.

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Senior Validation Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

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Job Summary

Develop and execute validation test cases using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing. Run integration tests across automotive subsystems such as infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and networking components. Build and configure HIL test environments, troubleshoot test failures through root-cause analysis, and coordinate with OEM customers to ensure smooth integration and clear reporting. Automate test workflows with Python to improve coverage and efficiency.
Location: Sunnyvale
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, program, and execute test cases based on system requirements using HIL test benches, Lab Cars, and manual vehicle testing.
  • •Execute integration tests focused on automotive components including infotainment, telematics, cameras, sensors, and networking.
  • •Set up and configure HIL test environments and validate system performance by running tests.
  • •Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues when tests fail.
  • •Maintain collaboration with OEM customers to ensure smooth integration of OEM functions and clear communication of test results and issues.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,182 - 190,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
  • •At least 1 year of experience as a Test Engineer with an automotive company.
  • •At least 1 year using Vector CANoe and CANalyzer.
  • •At least 1 year using Python and Pytest Automation Framework for test automation.
  • •Experience with DoIP/CAN/LIN/UDS and related tools such as ISO-14229/ISO-13400, PCAN-Explorer, Wireshark, Jira, Jama, Git, and Jenkins.
Experience:1+ yearsAutomotiveTest automationHILIntegration testing
Education:Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Skills:CollaborationRoot cause analysisTroubleshootingProblem-solving
Tech Stack:PythonPytestVector CANoeCANalyzerHILCANLINDoIPUDSISO-14229ISO-13400PCAN-ExplorerWiresharkJiraJamaGitJenkinsLab CarsHIL test benches

Company Brief

Applied Intuition
Builds software tools for autonomous vehicle development, including simulation, validation, and data infrastructure for automakers and robotics teams. Also supports defense applications with autonomy-focused testing and deployment platforms.
Industry: Developer Tools
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded: 2017
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