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OTA Validation Engineer

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Full-Time Mid Pythonaiasicategan
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1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
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Employment type – Full Time

Job Title – OTA Validation

Job Location – Columbus, IN

Duration- Full Time

Experience level— 3+ years

Mandatory Skills – OTA Avalidation

Job Description –

Role Overview

The Validation Engineer is responsible for end-to-end validation of digital and embedded solutions for OEM customers. This role focuses on executing high-quality tests, analyzing issues, contributing to test strategy, and supporting OTA and data acquisition validation under Agile development practices. The engineer works closely with the Test Lead, developers, backend teams, and OEM partners to ensure reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions

Responsibilities:

Test Execution & Quality

Execute end-to-end validation of embedded and digital solutions across development, integration, and release phases
Perform functional, regression, OTA, and data acquisition testing as per defined test strategies
Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively suggest improvements
Ensure test quality, repeatability, and traceability—not just execution

Protocols, Tools & Debugging

Validate communication using CAN, J1939, and UDS protocols
Capture and analyze logs using CANalyzer, PCAN, or related tools
Debug issues across device, network, and application layers
Support root cause analysis and work closely with developers to drive resolution

OTA & Integration Validation

Execute OTA update scenarios, including edge cases and failure handling
Validate backend–device interactions involving cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Support OEM integration testing and field issue reproduction

Automation & Process Improvement

Develop or enhance scripts, tools, or small automation solutions to improve efficiency
Reuse and maintain existing automation and test accelerators
Contribute ideas to improve overall validation processes and standards

Documentation & Reporting

Document test cases, results, defects, and observations clearly in PLM systems
Maintain accurate and timely test status reporting
Create reusable test artifacts that add long-term value to the team

Agile Collaboration

Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage
Provide clear progress updates and highlight risks early
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Embedded / Device Validation – Intermediate: Execute tests independently and debug issues
OTA Validation – Intermediate: Execute defined scenarios and understand update flows and failure modes
CAN / J1939 / UDS – Working knowledge: Analyze messages, logs, and basic diagnostic flows
CANalyzer / PCAN Tools – Working knowledge: Message simulation, log analysis, and basic scripting
Backend / Cloud Awareness – Basic: Understand end-to-end system flow involving cloud and devices
Test Documentation – Intermediate: Clear, structured documentation in PLM tools
Agile Testing – Working knowledge: Testing within sprints, defect tracking, and progress reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automation scripting (Python, etc.)
Experience validating telematics or connected vehicle systems

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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