Product Systems Validation Engineer

Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs. • Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage. • Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies. • Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments. • Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance. • Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions. • Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required. • Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements. • Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk. • Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies. • Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records. • Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes. • Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems. • Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools. • Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems. • Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes. • Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university. • Strong academic foundation in systems engineering, product validation, testing methodologies, or related engineering disciplines. Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. • Internship, co-op, project, research, Formula Student, Baja, or other relevant hands-on engineering experience. • Exposure to automotive, powertrain, controls, embedded systems, electronics, or product validation environments. • ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing certification is desirable. • Knowledge of export control or regulatory compliance requirements may be required for some roles. Skills & Competencies Technical Skills • Product Verification & Validation Management • System Requirements Engineering • Systems Thinking and System Integration • Product Test Integration and Optimization • Product Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA, DFMEA) • Product Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis • Technical Troubleshooting • Requirement Analysis and Test Strategy Development • Test Case Design using BVA and Equivalence Classes • HIL, SIL, and MIL Based Testing • Closed-Loop Testing Methodologies • CAN, J1939, UDS, and Vehicle Network Diagnostics • Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation • Technical Documentation and Reporting • Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control Tools & Technologies • Python Scripting • CAPL Programming • NI TestStand • ECU-Test • NI Toolchain • Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Power BI • Integrity • McParts • Test Automation Frameworks • Requirements and Defect Management Tools Behavioral Competencies • Collaborates Effectively • Communicates Effectively • Decision Quality • Drives Results • Manages Complexity • Self-Development and Continuous Learning • Values Differences and Inclusion • Problem Solving Mindset • Customer Focus • Strong Analytical Thinking Experience • Experience working with testing environments, automation tools, and engineering analysis techniques is preferred. • Exposure to verification and validation of electronic control systems, automotive systems, or embedded products is desirable. • Familiarity with scripting, test automation, diagnostics protocols, and systems-level testing methodologies is an advantage.