Validation Engineer I - CONTRACTOR

Lgelectronics; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 57,787 - 77,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision benefits.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive matching.

Generous paid time off program.

Access to mental health resources.

Job summary

Lgelectronics is hiring a Validation Engineer in Aliso Viejo, California. The engineer will validate products for infotainment projects, collaborating with teams globally. Responsibilities include product testing, defect logging, and creating test cases.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering, travel flexibility, and strong technical and communication skills. Competitive salary range of $57,787 – $77,050 USD offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to lift/setup benches weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Strong commitment to quality with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for infotainment products using test benches and vehicles.
• Create and maintain test cases per product specifications.
• Analyze test results to determine product compliance with specifications.

Skills

In-car infotainment system technologies

Test case creation

Bug-tracking system interface

Vehicle communication protocols

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR

The Validation Engineer is responsible for validating products for infotainment projects, such as telematics and radio. This role involves working with cross-functional engineering teams, HQ teams, and customers to successfully launch projects. Key responsibilities include verifying and evaluating issues, logging software defects in a tracking database, reviewing test data, creating test cases based on specifications, and generating summary reports. The engineer must collaborate effectively, maintain a service‑oriented mindset, and be a results‑driven self‑starter.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for infotainment/telematic products using test benches and vehicles
• Execute basic sanity tests, customer‑found issues, updated specifications, and full test cases
• Analyze test results to determine if the product meets specifications
• Create and maintain test cases per product specifications
• Use the tracking system to report and track product defects
• Set up test benches and perform software updates
• Conduct field tests and joint field tests with OEMs
• Provide OEM support, including visiting, fixing damaged OEM’s HU with update tools, and driving software status
• Audit event support (communication, issue analysis, reproduction)
• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to share information and resolve issues
• Support the resolution of technical issues
• Arrange test vehicle usage with the customer for internal validation activities
• Communicate with R&D teams in North America and other regions such as Korea
• Communicate with DQA teams in North America and other regions such as Korea
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 30% (Domestic & International)
• Knowledge of test bench and vehicle setup, in‑car infotainment system technologies, specifications analysis, test case creation, bug‑tracking system interface, and vehicle communication protocols
• Ability to lift/setup benches weighing up to 30 lbs; sit in/drive a test vehicle for up to 3 hours at a time, up to 8 hours a day
• Learn and adapt to new software and hardware tools and technologies
• Work across multiple disciplines (systems, embedded, server, wireless carriers, testing)
• Recognize and mitigate both technical and organizational challenges
• Desire to learn constantly and explore unfamiliar technologies
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary Range

$57,787 – $77,050 USD

Benefits

• No‑cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Auto‑enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off program, including company holidays, and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance‑based short‑term incentives (varies by role)
• Access to confidential mental health resources and personal fitness goal incentives
• Family‑oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group‑rate life and disability insurance

Benefits for Temporary/Contractors

• Eligibility for relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.