Validation Engineer, Controller Integration

Altentechnologyusa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altentechnologyusa in Foster City, CA is seeking an ECU Validation Engineer responsible for developing and validating controller firmware and hardware. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues and test new technologies, ensuring the controllers meet all requirements.

A suitable candidate will hold a BS in engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience, proficient in debugging and analysis tools such as MATLAB and Python. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in controller validation or related field.
• Experience debugging complex electrical and electronic systems.
• Able to communicate complex technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firmware and hardware integration test plans.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during component bring-up.
• Collaborate across teams to validate hardware/software changes.

Skills

Debugging electrical systems

Analysis of CAN/CANFD/LIN/Ethernet issues

MATLAB

Linux

Python

C++

Communication of technical issues

Education

BS or higher in electrical/electronics/systems/mechanical engineering

Tools

Vector tools

ASPICE

Job description

We are looking for an electronic controller unit (ECU) validation engineer to assist in the testing of our delivered controllers. In this role, you will be responsible for validating component and sub‑system requirements on incoming firmware and hardware ECU revisions. You will be part of a team that develops, validates, and continuously improves the robot’s features and capability to production maturity. You will engage with cross‑functional teams and hold yourself, teammates, and the larger organization accountable for meeting requirements. Lastly, you will also be responsible for requirements‑based validation for a handful of controllers on the vehicle, enabling you to deep dive into issues and help deliver our robot.

This role is in the Vehicle Development organization leading verification and validation activities for controller hardware and firmware integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute firmware and hardware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features.
• Verify bootloader, power management, network communication, and other ECU requirements.
• Troubleshoot and root cause electrical issues during component bring‑up in manufacturing and fleet operation settings.
• Provide feedback to Vehicle System Engineers for design‑related issues and collaborate on containments/long‑term solutions.
• Examine log data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development, and firmware validation teams to understand new component level hardware/software changes being developed and identify test plans to validate the changes.
• Conduct initial system bring‑up and perform integration tests at the vehicle level to validate design assumptions.
• Develop early prototypes and test benches to de‑risk new technologies.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in electrical/electronics/systems/mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in controller validation, controller integration, or related field.
• Experience debugging complex electrical, electronic, and software‑controlled systems.
• Experience diagnosing CAN, CANFD, LIN or Ethernet network issues.
• Experience with MATLAB, Linux, Python, C++, or equivalent tools for modeling and analysis.
• Able to communicate complex technical issues in simple, definitive, and accurate terms.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Vector tools.
• Experience in failure analysis, fault trees or hazard and risk analysis.
• Experience automating controller verification steps with Cursor or other AI tools.
• Experience with end‑to‑end traceability tools such as Polarion or equivalent applications.
• Experience with ASPICE.

Salary Range

• $100,000-120,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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