Sr. Validation Engineer, ADAS Safety Features Validation

We are currently seeking a skilled Sr. Validation Engineer / Validation Engineer responsible for validation, calibration & data processing method development of features related to ADAS driving & safety assistance. This position requires an professional with a track record of successfully bringing new automotive (ADAS) systems into production.

As the successful candidate, you will join a world-class Autonomous Driving/ADAS team. Candidates should be excellent engineers and organizers that have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

Your Role:

• Be responsible for test validation of hardware/software components related to ADAS/AD driving & safety functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Protection etc.
• Contribute to system architecture development and the related validation tests on component and vehicle level; Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality customer features
• Be responsible for test plans for feature requirements and relevant regulations, testing coverage, homologation testing, confirming SOTIF, data analysis and root causing while ensuring traceability to functional and performance requirements
• Lead driving and safety features benchmarking, calibration and for establishing post-processing methods to analyze vehicle data
• Leverage state-of-the-art processes, tools for test plans, field tests, data transfer & analysis as well as lead the development/adoption of new processes and tools in a highly interactive and collaborative environment
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement innovative solutions for vehicle testing & calibration approaches to optimize system test and validation strategies in terms of efficiency, cost and final product quality
• Travel as necessary to execute driving and safety features validation tests on vehicle at proving ground testing facilities and perform detail data analysis
• Assist with the management to the definition and build-up of our fleet of prototype and series production vehicles for validation of ADAS/AD features, field operation testing, mileage accumulation and data collection processes
• Contribute to the definition and build-up of our test vehicle fleet, test benches and calibration installations; Explore simulation, HIL, SIL and vehicle test approaches to optimize (sub-)system test, validation & calibration strategies in terms of efficiency, cost and final product quality
• Facilitate and align related cross-functional technical teams such as HMI, functional safety, powertrain, infotainment, cybersecurity, homologation, and ADAS/AD on system level validation and development activities
• Leverage state-of-the-art processes and tools for architecture, requirements, test plans and results and ALM to work in a highly interactive and collaborative environment
• Collaborate with component owners for ADAS driving and safety functions

Expectations:

• A proven track record of working with hardware/software systems related to ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production
• Experience with developing and executing validation test plans and root causing issues
• Experience with automotive test methods, measurement systems and tools (HIL/SIL, Vector tools such as CANoe, CANape and CAPL, PeakCAN, etc.)
• Knowledge & execution experience of GSR2 & NCAP scenarios for ADAS safety features using soft targets, VRUs, robot platforms etc.
• Several years working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs, with an understanding of automotive processes and workflows
• Programming skills related to integration, testing and automation (e.g. Python, C++)
• Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Advantageous:

• Previous experience with ADAS/AD longitudinal and lateral control systems at a Tier 1 or OEM
• Broad understanding of various ADAS/AD systems and the interactions between mechanical, electrical and software components within the system
• Experience with benchmarking, calibration & post-processing methods and/or tools
• Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, …)
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable (safety) standards for typical ADAS features (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, FMVSS)
• Experience with project management, supplier management, team management and/or executing tasks in cross-functional team setup
• Experience managing fleet of vehicles for on-road testing & validation, scenario testing to confirm SOTIF coverage etc.

Requirements:

• BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 5 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 3 years (for non-senior) in the automotive industry

OR

• MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 1 year (for non-senior) in the automotive industry