Senior Hardware Validation Engineer - Vehicle Electronics

polaris; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hardware validation engineer to plan and execute validation testing for electrical controllers used across Polaris vehicles.

You will work with internal teams, external labs, and suppliers to define strategies, design test setups, and ensure hardware meets performance and production requirements. You will support system-level validation, contribute to design reviews, and provide data-driven insights to support product readiness and production sign-off.

Qualifications

• Achievement oriented toward high-quality results.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hardware validation plans for electrical controllers used in Polaris vehicles.
• Analyze requirements and create detailed test cases to validate system functionality and performance.
• Design and oversee the build of test setups, including initial checkout and validation readiness.
• Coordinate validation activities with program managers, system leads, and internal/external test labs.
• Support regulatory compliance testing, including radio and environmental certification requirements.
• Lead validation execution and ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Collect, review, and compile validation data to support production sign-off and final reporting.
• Participate in hardware and system design reviews, including DFMEA, HARA, and FTA activities.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of validation processes and testing standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve validation issues and support design updates.

Skills

Achievement orientation

Problem solving

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hardware validation engineer to plan and execute validation testing for electrical controllers used across Polaris vehicles.

You will work with internal teams, external labs, and suppliers to define strategies, design test setups, and ensure hardware meets performance and production requirements. You will support system-level validation, contribute to design reviews, and provide data-driven insights to support product readiness and production sign-off.