Sr. Hardware Validation Engineer

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

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Job Summary:

Position Overview: You will plan and execute validation testing for electrical controllers used across Polaris vehicles, working closely with internal teams, external lab partners and suppliers. In this role, you define validation strategies, design test setups, and ensure hardware meets performance, compliance, and production requirements. You will support system-level validation, contribute to design reviews, and provide data-driven insights to support product readiness. This role is a compelling opportunity because you directly influence product quality, compliance, and production release for critical vehicle electronics systems.

Key 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.

Desired Competencies:

• Achievement Orientation Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.
• Problem Solving Definition: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.