Proving Grounds Vehicle Systems Validation Engineer

ACTalent; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an In-Vehicle Systems Validation Engineer to perform hands-on testing and validation of advanced vehicle systems in proving grounds and on test tracks. The role focuses on Linux-based systems, Ethernet communications, planning, positioning, perception, and wireless systems, with extensive time in vehicles executing test procedures and collecting data.

You will collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues, verify performance across varying conditions, and develop

Qualifications

• 3+ years in vehicle testing or embedded systems validation.
• Hands-on testing directly on vehicles and equipment.
• Strong Linux knowledge for configuration and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-vehicle testing on proving grounds and test tracks.
• Execute vehicle-level test procedures for planning, positioning, and perception.
• Validate embedded Linux-based systems.
• Test vehicle networks and Automotive Ethernet.
• Document defects with steps, logs, and results.
• Work with engineers to isolate root causes and verify fixes.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Systems validation

Linux

M* tools

Automotive Ethernet

CANalyzer

CANoe

Root cause analysis

Test procedures

Driver's license

Tools

M* tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

Actalent is seeking an In-Vehicle Systems Validation Engineer to perform hands-on testing and validation of advanced vehicle systems in proving grounds and on test tracks. The role focuses on Linux-based systems, Ethernet communications, planning, positioning, perception, and wireless systems, with extensive time in vehicles executing test procedures and collecting data.

You will collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues, verify performance across varying conditions, and develop