OTA Validation Engineer – New Grad

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale is seeking a New Grad OTA Validation Engineer to validate OTA updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles. This hands-on role suits early-career engineers who enjoy hardware, embedded systems, and software testing, with mentorship from senior validators.

You will design test cases, implement Python automation, and help maintain test rigs and logs. Collaborating with software and systems teams, you will validate vehicle function before and after OTA updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field, graduating by Dec 2026.
• Basic Python and Linux command line skills.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with embedded systems focus.
• Interest in automotive/EV sectors and safety/quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute OTA test cases on HIL benches and vehicles, including download, install, reboot, and rollback.
• Collaborate with systems and development teams to collect logs, reproduce defects, and verify fixes.
• Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve repeatability.
• Set up, configure, and maintain HIL environments and vehicle-integration rigs.
• Work with software and systems teams to validate vehicle function before and after OTA updates.
• Maintain clear, reusable test cases and document test results with traceability to requirements.

Skills

Python

Linux

Analytical thinking

Communication

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

CANoe

PCAN

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale is seeking a New Grad OTA Validation Engineer to validate OTA updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles. This hands-on role suits early-career engineers who enjoy hardware, embedded systems, and software testing, with mentorship from senior validators.

You will design test cases, implement Python automation, and help maintain test rigs and logs. Collaborating with software and systems teams, you will validate vehicle function before and after OTA updates.