Validation and Verification Lead || Automation || Pune

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Validation and Verification (V&V) Lead Engineer to join our Automotive Engineering team. The V&V Lead Engineer will be responsible for leading the validation and verification activities for automotive systems, components, and software, ensuring that all products meet functional, performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, development, and testing to ensure successful product development and release.

• Lead V&V Planning and Strategy:
• Develop and manage comprehensive V&V plans for automotive systems, components, and embedded software.
• Define test strategies, test cases, and V&V activities for new product development and updates.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, and other relevant standards).
• Test Execution and Oversight:
• Oversee the execution of verification and validation activities, including functional, integration, performance, and safety testing.
• Lead the creation and execution of both manual and automated test cases for hardware and software in vehicle systems.
• Coordinate testing efforts across multiple teams, including in-vehicle testing, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Automation Scripting
• Improve the Automation Test case execution using CAPL and VECTOR Solution.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution:
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to product quality, system performance, and compliance.
• Review and analyze test results, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of defects or issues.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure issues are identified and addressed early in the development lifecycle.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor a team of validation and verification engineers, providing guidance on best practices, tools, and techniques.
• Ensure the team maintains high standards of quality, productivity, and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate resources and schedules, ensuring the successful delivery of V&V activities.
• Customer and Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure that customer-specific testing needs are met and products are validated against customer acceptance criteria.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Ensure proper documentation of validation and verification activities, including test plans, reports, and traceability matrices.
• Provide regular updates on the status of V&V activities to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain traceability of requirements and test coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to automotive systems testing and validation.
• Proactively suggest improvements to testing methodologies, processes, and tools to improve quality and efficiency.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE) are a plus.
• Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in validation and verification within the automotive domain.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within V&V teams.
• Hands-on experience in validating embedded systems, software, and hardware components in the automotive industry.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN,Diagnostic UDS,etc.) and automotive diagnostic tools.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in automotive V&V standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of V&V processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., CANoe,, etc.) and scripting languages (e.g., CAPL).
• Experience with simulation tools and HIL testing.
• Familiarity with software development processes (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with safety-critical systems and knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Familiarity with automotive ECU architectures and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in the development of autonomous vehicle systems or ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
• Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory requirements for automotive products.

• Travel may be required for onsite testing or customer interaction.
• Occasional overtime may be needed to meet deadlines.
• Flexible working hours with potential hybrid or remote work options.

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team working on cutting-edge automotive technologies.
• Opportunity for career growth and development in the fast-evolving automotive industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.