Validation Engineer (Peoria, IL, 61650) | 10/05/26

Job Description Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Validation engineer

Responsible for verification, validation, integration, and troubleshooting of Drive-By-Wire (DBW), Autonomous Hauling, and Machine Control Systems for off-highway autonomous vehicle platforms. The role involves hands-on execution of MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing, test automation, fault-injection testing, diagnostics validation, and system integration of safety-critical embedded systems. Key Responsibilities

• Execute MIL, SIL, HIL, System Integration Testing (SIT), regression, and vehicle validation activities.
  
• Validate Drive-By-Wire (DBW) and Autonomous Hauling System functionalities, including steering, braking, powertrain, chassis, hoist, truck control, and autonomy interface.
  
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and regression test suites.
  
• Perform fault-injection, diagnostics, fail-safe, and communication network validation.
  
• Analyze test results, perform root-cause analysis, and defect resolution and support defect resolution using Lauterbach TRACE32 and other embedded debugging tools.
  
• Support HIL bench bring-up, system integration, and on-machine validation.
  
• Generate validation reports, test evidence, and release recommendations. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
  
• 5+ years of experience in Validation & Verification (V&V), Embedded Systems, Vehicle Controls, Drive-By-Wire, Autonomous Systems, or Off-Highway Equipment.
  
• Strong hands-on experience in MIL, SIL, HIL, System Integration, and Vehicle Validation.
  
• Experience with test automation, diagnostics, debugging, and embedded system troubleshooting, Lauterbach TRACE32 debugging, and MATLAB/Simulink model-based validation.

Required Technical Skills Validation & Verification:

• MIL, SIL, HIL, V&V, System Integration Testing , Regression Testing, Fault Injection, Vehicle Validation, Root Cause Analysis.

Vector Toolchain:

• CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, vTESTstudio, CANdb++,

CAPL, DBC Development Automation & Scripting:

• Python, PyTest, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Azure DevOps CI/CD.
  

Vehicle Networks & Diagnostics:

CAN, CAN FD, SAE

J1939, UDS, Automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, Wireshark.

System Integration & Debugging:

• System Integration Testing, Embedded Software Debugging, Lauterbach TRACE32, Target Debugging, Memory Analysis, Execution Analysis, Software Bring-up, Root Cause Analysis.
  

Functional Safety & Quality:

FMEA, STPA, ISO 26262, ASPICE.

Preferred Skills

MathWorks & Model-Based Development:

• MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Simulink Test, Simulink Coverage, Simulink Check, Model Advisor, Embedded Coder, MAAB Guidelines.

HIL & Real-Time Platforms:

• dSPACE SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, ASAM XIL.
  

Automotive Ethernet & Integration:

• Automotive Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet Diagnostics, Network Analysis, Packet Capture & Debugging (Wireshark), Ethernet-Based Autonomous System Communication.

Domain Experience:

• Drive-By-Wire Systems, Autonomous Hauling Systems, Mining Equipment, Heavy Off-Highway Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicle Integration.
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Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on Validation Engineer with strong experience in

MIL/SIL/HIL

validation, System Integration Testing, MATLAB/Simulink model testing and validation, Lauterbach TRACE32 debugging, Vector toolchain, Python-based automation, CAN/J1939 and Ethernet diagnostics, fault injection testing, and autonomous Drive-By-Wire system validation. Validation Engineer1 United States