OTA Validation SDET - Python Automation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Test Automation Engineer for OTA Validation in Michigan. The role requires OTA software upgrades/downgrades, ECU flashing, and testing across modules with a focus on OTA updates and validation of 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, and HMI modules.

You will design test strategies, execute cycles in Jira, capture logs, and work with CANoe/CANalyzer, DSPACE, and other HIL tools. Strong scripting (Python/C#) and DevOps collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• Good Experience in OTA SW Upgrade / Downgrade.
• Experience in creating Software updates and deploy Over-the-air (OTA).
• Experience in ECU Flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates).
• Experience Performing Stress, functional, feature & Core hotfix Testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs.
• Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules
• Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
• Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
• Test Automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
• Good Experience in HIL Validation Platforms like DSPACE, In Vehicle Automation Testing, experience in Testing Tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
• Good Experience / Knowledge working on Issue management, Defect Management and Version Management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
• Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality.
• Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, Mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
• Good Knowledge of UDS Protocol, Validating Diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN Protocols etc.
• Knowledge of CAN Flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
• Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL Scripting etc. would be added advantage
• Should be able to support DevOps Team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same

Responsibilities

• Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address issues.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to understand requirements.
• Validate OTA updates for 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules.
• Create test strategies and execute test cycles using Jira.
• Capture MLT logs and identify root causes of OTA issues.
• Support DevOps in scripting for CI/CD using Python.

Skills

Test Automation

Python

C#

ECU Test

CI/CD scripting

Jira

Vector CANOE

CANALYZER

DET tool

CAPL scripting

HIL Validation

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DSPACE

Vector CANOE

CANALYZER

CANoe/CANalyzer

DET tool

GitHub

SVN

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Test Automation Engineer for OTA Validation in Michigan. The role requires OTA software upgrades/downgrades, ECU flashing, and testing across modules with a focus on OTA updates and validation of 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, and HMI modules.

You will design test strategies, execute cycles in Jira, capture logs, and work with CANoe/CANalyzer, DSPACE, and other HIL tools. Strong scripting (Python/C#) and DevOps collaboration are expected.