New Grad OTA Validation Engineer

Applied Intution

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a New Grad OTA Validation Engineer to join our Validation team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will validate OTA updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles, gaining hands-on experience with embedded systems and automotive hardware.

You will work under mentorship, develop test plans, and write Python automation to improve repeatability, while supporting root cause analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, graduating by December 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute test cases for OTA updates on HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including download, installation, reboot, and rollback workflows.
  • Collaborate with systems and development teams to collect logs, reproduce defects, and verify fixes for OTA failures.
  • Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve test repeatability and reduce manual effort.
  • Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL environments and vehicle‑integration rigs.
  • Work closely with software and systems teams to validate vehicle functionality before and after OTA updates.
  • Maintain clear, reusable test cases, record test results, and maintain traceability to requirements.

Skills

Python
Linux CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related; graduating by December 2026

Tools

Vector CANoe
PCAN
Jira
Polarion

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a New Grad OTA Validation Engineer to join our Validation team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will validate OTA updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles, gaining hands-on experience with embedded systems and automotive hardware.

You will work under mentorship, develop test plans, and write Python automation to improve repeatability, while supporting root cause analysis and documentation.

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