Validation Engineer

Job Title: HIL / SIL / MIL Test Engineer

Client: Cognizant

Location: Poland, Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on system and software requirements
• Conduct functional, integration, system, and regression testing for automotive ECUs
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis and debugging
• Work with cross-functional teams (System, Software, Hardware) to ensure requirement coverage and traceability
• Perform vehicle-level validation and support field testing activities
• Use tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, dSPACE, NI (National Instruments), ETAS, etc.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Python, CAPL, LabVIEW
• Document test results and generate validation reports

Profit You have:

• Strong understanding of automotive embedded systems and ECU architecture
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer)
• Experience with dSPACE / NI (National Instruments) / ETAS HIL systems
• Programming/scripting knowledge in Python, CAPL, or LabVIEW
• Understanding of diagnostics protocols (UDS, OBD-II)
• Familiarity with requirement management tools (DOORS, Polarion, etc.)
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills