Senior ADAS/ADS Validation & Test Engineer

VINFAST; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VinFast seeks an experienced ADAS/ADS Test Engineer to design and lead vehicle-level testing across closed tracks and public roads. You will develop test scenarios, configure equipment, and validate features before deployment.

You will analyze CAN/CAN-FD and sensor data, prepare evidence for Safety Cases and homologation submissions, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with EE, software, and safety teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in ADAS Level 2 system testing at an automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or independent testing center.
• Experience with ADS Level 3/4 testing based on the SAE J3016 classification or L2+ is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Valid B2 or higher driving license with clean record and ability to travel for testing.
• Physically able to work outdoors in tropical weather and travel to remote test tracks or provinces when required.

Responsibilities

• Test Scenario Design: Develop and maintain vehicle-level test scenarios and test cases in accordance with ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 3450x series, ISO 22737, Euro NCAP protocols, and homologation requirements.
• Test Equipment Setup: Set up, calibrate, and operate steering/braking/throttle robots, RTK-GNSS positioning systems, dummy/soft targets for VRUs, and other measurement equipment.
• Test Execution: Conduct and supervise testing on Closed Test Tracks and public roads within approved ODDs, including ADAS Level 2 and ADS Level 3/4 testing where required.
• Data & Log Analysis: Analyze CAN/CAN-FD logs, camera/radar/lidar sensor logs, and ADAS/ADS system logs to identify root causes of failures.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare test reports, acceptance records, and evidence packages for Safety Cases and regulatory submissions.
• Technical Coaching & Supervision: Train and supervise Junior Test Engineers and Safety Operators during field testing.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with EE, Software, and Functional Safety teams to define pass/fail criteria and support Safety Case reviews.

Skills

ADAS testing

Driving

Cross-functional collaboration

Python MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Mechatronics/ECE/CS

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vector tools

GST/soft-target platforms

Job description

VinFast seeks an experienced ADAS/ADS Test Engineer to design and lead vehicle-level testing across closed tracks and public roads. You will develop test scenarios, configure equipment, and validate features before deployment.

You will analyze CAN/CAN-FD and sensor data, prepare evidence for Safety Cases and homologation submissions, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with EE, software, and safety teams.