Test & Validation Engineer – EV Test Benches & Vehicle Integration (self-employed)

Kickmaker • Los Angeles, CA

13h

About The Position

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency. We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality). We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative. Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco. We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Validation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vehicle network testing, ECU validation, and automated test bench development. You will work on cutting-edge projects involving electric and conventional vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of system performance and reliability. Who we are ? At Kickmaker, we don’t just make products; We bring bold ideas to life. We’re a crew of 300+ engineers & experts (aka “Kickers”) obsessed with turning prototypes into reality, from robotics to medical devices to the next-gen consumer gadgets. We move fast, think big, and keep it eco-conscious. We work with the dreamers and the disruptors — from fresh startups to global industry leaders — and we make sure innovation stays true to its purpose and values. We’re growing our US Engineering team : The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms. You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life, from CAD to bench testing to working robots.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) in automotive environments.
• Proficient with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.
• Strong understanding of vehicle networks and embedded systems .
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IPEmotion for vehicle testing.
• Familiarity with ECU validation and vehicle system integration .

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems.
• Use Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) to simulate, monitor, and validate vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Perform data acquisition and analysis using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and vehicle integration) to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
• Utilize IPEmotion (preferred).
• Prepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.

Benefits

• health and welfare coverage
• paid time off for rest and renewal
• global profit-share scheme (paid bi-annually, based on company performance)
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible working : We believe flexibility makes us stronger. We offer alternative schedules and the option to work remotely for part of your week — supporting both your well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed