principal automation validation engineer (lead/expert)

role overview

as a principal automation validation engineer in automotive v&v;, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation vehicle systems. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated automation frameworks that streamline the testing of complex ecus, adas features, and infotainment systems. This role requires a deep blend of automotive domain knowledge and high-level software engineering to transition traditional testing into fully autonomous ci/cd pipelines.

key responsibilities

- framework architecture: design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for sil (software-in-the-loop), hil (hardware-in-the-loop), and mil (model-in-the-loop) environments.
- test strategy & execution: define automated test strategies for complex automotive systems, ensuring maximum coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- scripting & development: develop high-quality, reusable test scripts and libraries using python, c++, or capl to automate diagnostic (uds), communication (can/lin/ethernet), and functional tests.
- tool integration: integrate automated testing into devops pipelines (jenkins/azure devops) to enable continuous integration and rapid feedback loops.
- analysis & debugging: lead the root-cause analysis of complex system failures, utilizing bus logging tools to trace issues across distributed vehicle networks.
- compliance: ensure all automation processes and test cases align with industry standards such as iso 26262 (functional safety) and aspice.
- mentorship:



act as a technical authority for the v&v; team, providing guidance on coding best practices, automation logic, and modern testing methodologies.

required technical skills

- programming mastery: expert-level proficiency in python (specifically for test automation) and c/c++. Familiarity with java or rust is a plus.
- automotive protocols: deep understanding of automotive communication protocols including can, can-fd, lin, flexray, and automotive ethernet.
- testing tools: hands-on experience with the vector toolchain (canoe, canalyzer, vteststudio) or dspace (controldesk, automationdesk).
- v&v; methodologies: comprehensive knowledge of the automotive v-model and experience in requirements-based testing (using tools like ibm doors or jama).
- diagnostics: strong experience with uds (iso 14229) and doip.

qualifications & experience

- education: bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, automotive engineering, or a related field.
- experience: 5+ years of professional experience in automotive software testing, with at least 3 years focused specifically on automation framework development.
- safety standards: proven track record of working within iso 26262 environments and understanding asil levels.
- problem solving: a "test-to-break" mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions.

soft skills

- excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between software developers and system architects.
- strong analytical thinking and the ability to work under tight production deadlines.
- proactive approach to identifying process bottlenecks and implementing automated solutions.

📌 Principal automation validation engineer (México)
🏢 Satyam Venture Engineering Services
📍 México