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.
Responsibilities
Competency
Technical 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.
Core Behavioral Competencies
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.
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
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.
Experience Requirements
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.
Qualifications
Additional Responsibilities
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.
Technical Skills
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).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering disciplines.
23 years of experience in software testing for safety-critical systems.
Functional Safety certification (e.g., TV SD, SGS-TV) is an added advantage.
Soft Skills
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.
