
Sr Validation Engineer, ADAS/AD Safety Features
- Southfield, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be responsible for test validation of hardware/software components related to ADAS/AD parking & viewing functions such as Parking Assist, Automated Parking, Remote Controlled Parking,
- Contribute to system architecture and the related validation tests on component.
- Be responsible for test plans, data analysis and feature validation tests while ensuring traceability to functional and performance requirements.
- Facilitate and align related cross-functional technical teams such as functional safety, infotainment, perception, path planning & control, and homologation on the system level.
- Work closely with Tier 1 suppliers.
- Build closed loop test benches and create bench level test cases using CAPL to increase efficiency, test repeatability contributing directly to reduce cost and improve final product quality.
- Maintain test cases traceability against the system level and feature level requirements throughout the product development life cycle.
- Work closely with Component Owner (USS, Parking Controller) for the ADAS Functions, contribute the component requirement development.
- Be responsible for fault injection testing and develop, execute the negative test cases to ensure the system and feature integrity.
- Triage and root cause the internal and customer fleet level parking features related issues.
- A proven track record of working with hardware/software systems related to ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production.
- Strong data processing skills using programming languages like Python, Matlab/Simulink.
- Proficiency with CAPL scripting to perform various automated tasks like test case execution, monitoring the vehicle level data for KPI testing.
- Experience debugging, testing and bringing up complex hardware/software systems
- Experience in efficiently developing and executing validation test plans to cover various configurations applicable to the system.
- Experience with communication protocols like automotive ethernet, CAN.
- Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments
- Several years working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs, with an understanding of automotive processes and workflows
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Previous experience with ADAS Parking Assist and/or Viewing Systems at a Tier 1 or OEM
- Experience as Feature Owner or Systems Engineer for Parking features.
- Experience with Vector tools: CANoe, CANape, VFlash and CAPL.
- Experience with test case automation.
- Experience with Image Signal Processing pipeline from Camara, and computer vision.
- Experience with HIL, SIL or system (vehicle) simulation.
- Broad experience with various ADAS/AD systems, including mechanical, electrical and software components.
- Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, …)
- Proficiency with Lab equipment tools.
- Familiarity with automotive regulations and functional safety standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)
- BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 5 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry
- MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.