Validation Engineer, Controller Integration

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Validation Engineer to test and validate electronic controller units (ECUs) for robotic vehicle systems. You'll develop test plans, troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure controllers meet requirements from component through production stages.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute firmware and hardware integration test plans for new ECU components and features
• Verify bootloader, power management, network communication, and other ECU requirements
• Troubleshoot and root-cause electrical issues during component bring-up and fleet operations
• Analyze log data and source code to identify and debug system-level issues
• Conduct system bring-up and integration testing at vehicle level to validate design assumptions
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and system teams to plan validation strategies

What they're looking for

• Controller validation and integration testing
• Debugging complex electrical and software-controlled systems
• CAN, CANFD, LIN, or Ethernet network diagnostics
• MATLAB, Linux, Python, or C++
• Technical communication and documentation
• Vector tools (bonus)
• Failure analysis and hazard risk assessment (bonus)
• Traceability tools like Polarion (bonus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary $100,000-$120,000
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative work environment on cutting-edge engineering projects
• Cross-functional team collaboration