Validation Engineer - Radar Systems

Faurecia • Northville, MI

16h

About The Position

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Support the development, validation, and demonstration of an in-cabin radar system by leading technical activities like system design, data collection, calibration execution, software performance testing, validation, and day-to-day support activities. This role works closely with algorithms, firmware, tools, customer, and supplier teams to ensure data quality, calibration robustness, and KPI validation.

Requirements

• Engineering background (electrical, mechatronics, embedded software, systems, or similar).
• Experience with radar sensor design, system, calibration, and performance measurement.
• Holistic approach and understanding of an In-Cabin Radar system
• Radar system testing and validation experience
• Able to work with electronic hardware, tools, scripts, and datasets.
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with external suppliers.
• Comfortable with Windows command-line usage CSV/JSON/Excel data handling, Basic Python scripting, Git/Jira/Confluence, Ethernet traffic analysis tools
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally. (<10% international expected)

Nice To Haves

• Data fusion experience
• Experience with Machine Learning concepts and practical execution
• Knowledge of automotive radar fundamentals, RF front end design, signal processing, and data analysis
• ASPICE familiarity and experience; particularly SYS.4 and SYS.5
• Functional safety (ISO 26262) familiarity
• Experience with MATLAB or similar tools.
• Automotive communication protocols and associated tools knowledge (CAN, Ethernet)

Responsibilities

• Master the Radar system and all its technical aspects – Must be a technical reference for our internal teams, suppliers and customers
• Plan and execute radar system integration testing and validation
• Manage data collection in vehicles, lab setups, and calibration chambers.
• Run software performance and KPI validation tests on PC and embedded targets
• Generate technical concepts to improve product performance and KPI
• Support sensor and antenna calibration activities, including vehicle and headliner integration.
• Flash firmware, ML models, and configuration/calibration data onto hardware.
• Prepare and support customer demonstrations (setup, execution, data capture).
• Reproduce issues reported internally or by customers and support root-cause analysis.
• Run regression tests after software, model, or configuration updates.
• Operate and help improve data collection, visualization, and instrumentation tools.
• Track and document test cases, corner cases, and validation results.
• Maintain test setups, fixtures, procedures, and calibration documentation.
• Support supplier collaboration and internal training activities.

Benefits

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

What This Job Offers

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