Senior Validation Engineer – EV Vehicle Systems

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer III to plan, execute, and manage test and validation activities for a new medium-duty vehicle platform at our Riverside, CA headquarters. You will collaborate with engineering and supplier teams in China and coordinate U.S.

and international test programs to ensure performance and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong vehicle systems knowledge, EV platform experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of validation or test engineering experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or EV development.
• Proven experience in vehicle or system-level validation, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., NI, Vector) and test instrumentation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards such as FMVSS, EPA, and CARB.
• Familiarity with thermal, vibration, environmental, and EMC testing methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including frequent travel to China.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) for vehicle systems and components.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute validation activities including functional, durability, thermal, vibration, NVH, and environmental testing.
• Oversee data acquisition, instrumentation setup, and test execution for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Analyze test data, identify performance deviations, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to resolve issues and improve design robustness.
• Coordinate with internal and external test labs in the U.S. and abroad to ensure test coverage and compliance.
• Support FMVSS, EPA, and CARB validation and documentation requirements in collaboration with homologation teams.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle instrumentation, and system debugging activities.
• Travel to China and other test sites as required to oversee validation activities and collaborate with international teams.
• Maintain detailed test documentation, traceability, and reporting aligned with program milestones.

Skills

Validation

Test engineering

Automotive

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

International travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive

Master’s preferred

Tools

NI data acquisition

Vector

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer III to plan, execute, and manage test and validation activities for a new medium-duty vehicle platform at our Riverside, CA headquarters. You will collaborate with engineering and supplier teams in China and coordinate U.S.

and international test programs to ensure performance and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong vehicle systems knowledge, EV platform experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced,