Test & Validation Engineer – EV Test Benches & Vehicle Integration

Kickmaker • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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.
Test & Validation Engineer – EV Test Benches & Vehicle Integration

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

• We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and welfare coverage, paid time off for rest and renewal, and a global profit-share scheme (paid bi-annually, based on company performance) so you share in our success.
• You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed