Automotive Cockpit Validation Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./ in ECE EEE EIE CSE or related engineering disciplines.

Experience:

• 5-9 years of relevant experience in the Automotive domain with a strong focus on Cockpit Infotainment Instrument Cluster and Connected Vehicle Systems Validation.

Technical Skills & Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience in Cockpit Validation at both vehicle and bench levels.
• Strong knowledge of Infotainment feature validation including:
  • Radio/Tuner: AM FM DAB SXM or equivalent tuner features
  • Media: USB Bluetooth Audio or equivalent media sources Android Auto and Apple CarPlay validation
  • Bluetooth: pairing connectivity telephony audio streaming and profile validation
  • Navigation location-based services and route guidance validation
  • Connected Apps App Store Wi-Fi hotspot OTA and connectivity features
• Strong knowledge of Cluster feature validation including:
  • Warning lamps tell-tale indicators and chime behavior
  • Gauges: speedometer tachometer fuel temperature power meter and related displays
  • Driver Information Center (DIC) and vehicle information screens
  • Trip computer functions including trip distance fuel economy range and related calculations
  • ADAS visual alerts notifications and cluster warning messages
  • Startup/shutdown animations tell-tale sequencing and display wake-up/sleep behavior
• Experience in validating Cluster diagnostics CAN signals vehicle alerts HMI interactions and integration between Infotainment and Cluster systems.
• Hands-on experience in Proxy Alignment Proxy Configuration Proxy Settings management Variant Coding Feature Configuration and Vehicle ECU Configuration activities.
• Good understanding of automotive diagnostics including ECU flashing coding configuration troubleshooting DTC analysis and fault isolation.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as WiTECH DTS Monaco CANoe Diagnostic Console DDT2000 ODIS Vector VH650/VH850 or equivalent OEM diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of diagnostics protocols such as UDS and KWP2000 vehicle communication diagnostics and Network Management concepts.
• Good knowledge of Automotive Communication Protocols such as CAN CAN FD LIN Automotive Ethernet and FlexRay.
• Hands-on experience using Vector tools including CANoe CANalyzer CANStress and Vehicle Spy.
• Experience in log collection trace analysis issue debugging root cause analysis defect reporting and validation status tracking.
• Experience in test automation frameworks and automation scripting would be preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of integrated cockpit systems including Infotainment Cluster Telematics Connectivity and ADAS-related user interfaces would be preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology and tools such as JIRA DOORS/DNG RTC and Requirement Traceability processes will be preferred.
• Strong communication stakeholder management analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and support validation activities across multiple regions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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