{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"117cdfa9360d564f65f63494","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/117cdfa9360d564f65f63494","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/117cdfa9360d564f65f63494","title":"Test & Validation Engineer","description":"Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency.\n\nWe 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).\n\nWe'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.\n\nPresent 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWho we are ?\n\nAt Kickmaker, we don’t just make products;\nWe bring bold ideas to life.\nWe’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.\nWe 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.\nWe’re growing our US Engineering team :\nThe role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms.\nYou will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life, from CAD to bench testing to working robots.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nTest & Validation Engineer – EV Test Benches & Vehicle Integration\nDevelop, execute, and maintain vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems.\nUse Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) to simulate, monitor, and validate vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).\nPerform data acquisition and analysis using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and vehicle integration) to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.\nUtilize IPEmotion (preferred).\nPrepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nProven experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) in automotive environments.\nProficient with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.\nStrong understanding of vehicle networks and embedded systems.\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with IPEmotion for vehicle testing.\nFamiliarity with ECU validation and vehicle system integration.\n\nYour adventure at Kickmaker\n\nAt Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.\nYour path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.\nWe 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.\nFlexible 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.\nOur Culture & Spirit\n\nKickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 10 innovation hubs we give you the tools to make your ideas happen.\nOur Kickmaker Assembly Lines (KAL) are 1,500m² playgrounds for hardware: 3D printers, CNC machines, welding stations, electronics benches, oscilloscopes, soldering gear, and more. It’s where you can stay close to R&D, test ideas fast, and build anything from your current project… to that side project you’ve been thinking about forever.\nWe believe innovation works best when people connect, so we organize activities for every type of personality: from quiet brainstorming sessions to bowling nights, kayak trips, tennis matches, and weekend adventures. At least four times a year, we gather teams to share ideas, create, and recharge.\nOur vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together.\nIf you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker.\n\nAn image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe\nIf you’ve ever looked at a product and thought, “I could build this better,” let’s talk. Send us your portfolio, GitHub, or even a wild side project. Surprise us.\n\nYour adventure at Kickmaker\n\nAt Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.\nYour path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.\n\nWe offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.\n\nOur Culture & Spirit\nKickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 7 offices we give you the tools to make your ideas happen.\n\nOur vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together.\nIf you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker.An image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe\n\nIf you’ve ever looked at a product and thought, “I could build this better,” let’s talk!\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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It’s where you can stay close to R&D, test ideas fast, and build anything from your current project… to that side project you’ve been thinking about forever.\nWe believe innovation works best when people connect, so we organize activities for every type of personality: from quiet brainstorming sessions to bowling nights, kayak trips, tennis matches, and weekend adventures. At least four times a year, we gather teams to share ideas, create, and recharge.\nOur vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together.\nIf you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker.\n\nAn image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe\nIf you’ve ever looked at a product and thought, “I could build this better,” let’s talk. Send us your portfolio, GitHub, or even a wild side project. Surprise us.\n\nYour adventure at Kickmaker\n\nAt Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.\nYour path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.\n\nWe offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.\n\nOur Culture & Spirit\nKickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. 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