Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer

The Qualification Testing (ICE and BEV) team operates within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls organization and is responsible for ensuring validation coverage, software quality, and diagnostic robustness across propulsion programs.

The Senior Powertrain Systems Validation Engineer plays a key technical role in developing and executing validation activities, supporting validation strategy, and ensuring high‑quality software delivery. This role works closely with the Validation Project Lead to drive comprehensive testing, issue resolution, and system‑level validation for propulsion control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements, ensuring thorough validation coverage at the subsystem and system level

Critically evaluate requirements for testability, completeness, and potential gaps, and support refinement efforts with engineering stakeholders

Define and implement test strategies for assigned systems, including identification of critical scenarios, edge‑case maneuvers, and failure modes

Determine and execute validation activities using appropriate environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL, bench) based on test objectives

Conduct validation testing across propulsion architectures using HIL and vehicle platforms, ensuring accurate and repeatable results

Perform detailed issue investigation and pre‑analysis, supporting efficient root cause identification and resolution

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Controls, Diagnostics, Calibration, and Validation teams to resolve issues and improve system performance

Support validation status tracking by providing clear reporting on test coverage, results, and technical risks

Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, DVP quality, and test efficiency

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 5 years of overall experience
• 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
• Hands-on experience with HIL and vehicle testing environments, including test execution, fault injection, and issue investigation
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and contribute to issue resolution
• Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment (e.g., Controls, Calibration, Diagnostics, Validation)
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly present test results, validation coverage, and technical findings

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
• Strong system-level understanding of both ICE and BEV propulsion architectures
• Experience supporting development of DVPs and validation strategies across subsystems or programs
• Experience selecting and utilizing appropriate validation environments (HIL, vehicle, SIL, bench) based on test objectives
• Knowledge of OBD diagnostics, DTC strategies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SAE J1979, J1699)
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) and safety-related validation requirements
• Experience designing and validating edge-case scenarios and failure modes in complex control systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical issue investigation and collaborate across teams to resolve complex problems
• Experience with ALM tools (e.g., DNG, Quality Manager) and requirements-to-test traceability
• Ability to assess and communicate validation coverage, technical risk, and test status to support program decisions
• Experience working in a multi-program development environment with competing priorities