Sr. Validation Engineer - ADAS
Must be locally based, willing to work on-site or willing to relocate at your own expense. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. Only W-2.
Overview
This role is part of the ADAS Systems Engineering department, focusing on the validation of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving features. The position involves extensive collaboration across departments and suppliers to ensure high-quality, production-ready systems.
Responsibilities
- Validate hardware/software components related to ADAS/AD features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, and Lane Change Assist.
- Contribute to system architecture and feature requirements discussions; develop validation tests at component and vehicle levels.
- Manage the setup and deployment of prototype and production vehicles for testing.
- Conduct field testing across locations and perform data analysis and result documentation.
- Develop and improve validation tools, test plans, and processes.
- Ensure traceability of test coverage and validation to performance requirements and safety standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as HMI, functional safety, cybersecurity, and infotainment.
- Manage supplier relationships and work with them on innovative testing strategies.
- Support delivery of validated, high-quality customer features.
Requirements
- BS in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
- 5+ years of experience within Automotive Tier Suppliers or OEMs working on ADAS or autonomous driving systems.
- Proven ability in hardware/software testing, debugging, and validation for production-level automotive systems.
- Skilled in developing and executing test plans using automotive tools such as HIL/SIL, Vector, PCAN, or Grafana.
- Experience managing vehicle test fleets and validating SOTIF.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience with ADAS/AD control and safety systems.
- Familiarity with agile development tools (Jira, Jama).
- Programming in Python or C++ for testing/automation.
- Knowledge of ADAS-related standards (ASPICE, ISO26262, SOTIF).
- Supplier and project management experience.
- MS or PhD in a relevant engineering field.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.