Test & Validation Engineer
About The Position
Kickmaker is seeking a highly skilled Test & Validation Engineer to join their team in Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects related to electric and conventional vehicles, focusing on ensuring the highest standards of system performance and reliability. The engineer will be responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems, utilizing tools like Vector (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) for vehicle network simulation and validation (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet). Data acquisition and analysis will be performed using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and prepare technical reports. The role also involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies integrating actuators, motors, and electronics into robotic mechanisms, working closely with electrical and software engineers.
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.
- Prepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.
- 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.
- Mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms.
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life, from CAD to bench testing to working robots.
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
- Alternative schedules
- Option to work remotely for part of your week
- Health and dental coverage
- 5 sick days for rest and renewal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
