Vehicle Systems Validation Engineer - Quality & Reliability

Horizontal Talent; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Validation Engineer to support the development and validation of advanced vehicle systems in a fast-moving, innovative environment. You will plan, execute, and document validation activities, identify issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes thorough testing, data-driven analysis, and clear communication while maintaining detailed records of validation progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in validation, testing, QA, or a related engineering field.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational habits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document validation activities for vehicle systems and components.
• Identify, reproduce, and help resolve issues found during testing.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Review test results and provide clear feedback to improve system performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of validation progress, findings, and outcomes.
• Support the development and refinement of test procedures and validation coverage.

Skills

Validation & QA experience

Analytical problem-solving

Follow technical procedures

Written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented & organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Test planning

Defect tracking

Data analysis tools

Job description

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Validation Engineer to support the development and validation of advanced vehicle systems in a fast-moving, innovative environment. You will plan, execute, and document validation activities, identify issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes thorough testing, data-driven analysis, and clear communication while maintaining detailed records of validation progress and outcomes.