Automotive Cockpit Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a skilled Automotive Validation Engineer with 5–9 years in cockpit, infotainment, and cluster systems validation. You will validate components at vehicle and bench levels, analyze CAN diagnostics, and work with tools like WiTECH, CANoe, and DTS Monaco.

Expect collaboration with global teams and a focus on defect resolution and test automation. The role requires hands-on experience with diagnostic suites, ADAS awareness, and strong communication to support

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in Cockpit Validation at both vehicle and bench levels.
• Strong knowledge of Infotainment feature validation (Radio/Tuner, Media, Bluetooth, Navigation, Connected Apps).
• Strong knowledge of Cluster feature validation (Warning lamps, Gauges, DIC, trip computer, ADAS alerts).
• Experience validating Cluster diagnostics, CAN signals, vehicle alerts, and HMI interactions.
• Proficiency in Proxy Alignment/configuration, Variant Coding, Feature Configuration, and Vehicle ECU Configuration activities.
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostics including ECU flashing, coding, configuration, troubleshooting, and DTC analysis.
• Experience with diagnostic tools (WiTECH, DTS Monaco, CANoe, DDT2000, ODIS, Vector VH650/VH850).
• Familiarity with diagnostics protocols (UDS, KWP2000) and networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, FlexRay).
• Experience with log collection, trace analysis, issue debugging, root cause analysis, and validation tracking.
• Automation scripting and test automation frameworks are a plus.

Skills

Cockpit Validation

Infotainment Validation

Cluster Validation

CAN Diagnostics

DTC analysis

Vector Tools

UDS/KWP2000

Log/Trace Analysis

Test Automation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in ECE/EEE/EIE/CSE

Tools

WiTECH

DTS Monaco

CANoe

ODIS

Vehicle Spy

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ 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 Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s 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./B.Tech 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.

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