Test Engineer - Brake Controls Validation

Goken; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken is seeking an experienced engineering professional in Foster City, CA to support engineering test and development activities for brake control systems. You will author specifications, manage supplier development, and drive firmware validation alongside cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in engineering, hands‑on HIL experience, and proficiency with CAN protocols, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, CAPL, and industry tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with automotive testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technical Specifications: author and refine technical specs for brake controls with external suppliers.
• Lead suppliers in development of brake control functions to meet performance targets.
• Design and develop diagnostic scripts and tools for system troubleshooting.
• Lead firmware validation with suppliers and ensure deadlines and milestones.
• Own defect resolution and assess impact with architecture teams.
• Collaborate with AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics teams.

Job description

Foster City, CA

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

This role will support engineering test and development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Technical Specifications: Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for brake controls, collaborating closely with external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Supplier Management: Lead suppliers in the development of brake control functions to meet prescribed performance targets and ensuring delivery of FW releases in time for company milestones.
• Advance Diagnostic Tooling: Design and develop robust diagnostic scripts and tools to streamline system troubleshooting and validation.
• Lead Firmware Validation: Partner with suppliers to design, adapt, and execute rigorous test plans and firmware regression suites, ensuring all deadlines and project milestones are met.
• Own Defect Resolution: Lead the triage, resolution, and impact assessment of supplier firmware defects by leveraging insights from architecture and system design teams.
• Collaborate Across Domains: Partner with multidisciplinary experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics to integrate cutting‑edge innovations into the core vehicle platform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6+ years relevant industry experiences.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Braking Systems Expertise: Direct ownership of functional development, tuning, or validation for hydraulic braking systems (e.g., ABS, ESC, TCS, e-Brake) at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proven track record of debugging complex, ambiguous, and multi‑faceted issues spanning the hardware-software-firmware boundary.
• HIL Validation: Extensive experience developing, configuring, and operating Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test benches to execute automated firmware regression testing.
• Lifecycle Knowledge: Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle, including software release processes, change management, and long‑term schedule planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS office
• Advanced, hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools: Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE (ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk), Polarion, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN‑FD) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL‑D).
• Experience writing test scripts using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or CAPL to automate HIL validation suites.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

$70 - $78 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.