Product Systems Validation Engineer

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements by obtaining input from Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) stakeholders and develop optimized analytical and experimental verification plans.
• Make decisions related to verification and validation activities impacting product performance, durability, and reliability.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve potential component or system concerns, recommend appropriate actions, and document findings.
• Apply and improve processes such as technical requirements development, iDFMEA, Engineering Standard Work (ESW), DVP&R creation, test planning, and structured problem-solving.
• Use tools such as Integrity, Power BI, McParts, and other engineering systems to support processes and quality decision-making.
• Own problem resolution for moderately complex components, systems, or subsystems with increasing independence as experience grows.
• Execute established work processes while contributing to continuous improvement of systems and methodologies.
• Coordinate work with technicians or temporary engineers (as needed) without direct people management.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and align contributions toward program goals.
• Develop technical proficiency in key validation and product engineering competencies.

• Product Test Integration & Optimization - Develops physics-based understanding of customer duty cycles, performs damage modeling, and aligns analytical results with experimental outcomes.
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance - Identifies potential failure modes using structured tools and contributes to enhancing product reliability.
• Product Interface Management & Integration - Analyzes system interfaces, defines boundaries, and creates integration plans to support diagnostics and issue resolution.
• Product Problem Solving - Conducts data-driven root-cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and prevents recurrence through systemic improvements.
• Product Verification & Validation Management - Develops validation plans, evaluates analytical/simulation/physical test results, and provides recommendations with supporting documentation.
• System Requirements Engineering - Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements, manages requirement traceability, and assesses change impact.
• Applies Principles of Statistical Methods - Uses statistical tools (ANOVA, regression, DOE, probability, confidence intervals) to analyze data and drive decisions.
• Systems Thinking - Defines system boundaries, understands interactions, and predicts system behavior to improve system-level outcomes.
• Technical Documentation - Produces accurate, clear technical documentation for knowledge transfer and decision support.
• Technical Function Processes & Tools - Executes and improves technical standards, best practices, and engineering tools.
• Product Development Execution, Monitoring & Control - Plans and coordinates product development activities, monitors progress, mitigates risks, and ensures alignment with product lifecycle expectations.

• Collaborates - Works effectively with internal/external partners to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Delivers clear, audience-appropriate communication across technical and non-technical groups.
• Decision Quality - Makes sound, timely decisions based on data and engineering judgement.
• Drives Results - Achieves outcomes consistently under challenging conditions.
• Self-Development - Actively seeks developmental opportunities and new learning.
• Values Differences - Learns from diverse perspectives and creates inclusive team interactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM field required.
• Master's degree in a related discipline may be required for select positions.
• Role may require licensing for export controls or sanctions compliance.

• Early-career or entry-level experience.
• Prior experience through internships, co-ops, engineering projects, or extracurricular technical teams is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and basic engineering tools is desirable.

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level test cases using VectorCAST for safety-critical embedded software.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety standards during testing.
• Conduct code coverage analysis and maintain detailed traceability to safety requirements.
• Collaborate with software, safety, and quality teams to identify root causes and resolve defects.
• Contribute to tool qualification activities and documentation for safety audits.
• Assist with test automation and CI/CD pipeline integration using Jenkins.
• Maintain comprehensive test reports and contribute to safety artifacts such as verification plans and safety cases.

• Proficiency in VectorCAST (unit/regression testing, coverage analysis).
• Hands-on experience with Functional Safety (FuSa) testing.
• Understanding of embedded systems and familiarity with C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ guidelines and static/dynamic analysis tools.
• Understanding of E2E functional safety interactions across vehicle/engine/system interfaces.
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ASIL decomposition, and industry safety standards.
• Experience with Jenkins, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Git, and Jira.
• Programming exposure in Python (preferred for test automation).

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering disciplines.
• 2-3 years of experience in software testing for safety-critical systems.
• Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV SÜD, SGS-TÜV) is an added advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Creativity and innovation in approaching complex engineering challenges.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness in documentation.
• Effective prioritization, time management, and multi-tasking.
• High integrity, responsibility, and ownership of deliverables.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.