Embedded Systems Validation Engineer

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Lead a small validation team of 2–3 engineers, including workload planning, task assignment based on individual strengths, performance evaluation, and overall accountability for team deliverables.Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with project goals and priorities.Offer technical support to OEM partners to integrate Cummins digital solutions from development through release.Own end-to-end test execution, including test planning, execution, and result documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system following Agile practices.Drive test quality and coverage across projects, ensuring test excellence—not just execution.Design and enhance test strategies, including over-the-air (OTA) and data acquisition validation scenarios.Collaborate with project managers to track progress, timelines, and critical issues.Define and deliver reusable test artifacts and coverage metrics that remain valuable beyond the contract period.Develop automation tools to improve testing efficiency and expand test coverage.Establish test execution standards, including documentation, test bench management, and progress reporting.Requirements:Embedded/device validation — Advanced: Own end-to-end test execution, debug complex issues, and drive test quality across projects.OTA testing — Advanced: Design validation scenarios, identify edge cases, and ensure reliability of software updates.Protocols (CAN / J1939 / UDS) — Intermediate: Analyze network communication, interpret logs, and troubleshoot issues.CANalyzer / PCAN tools — Intermediate: Perform message simulation, develop scripts, and support test automation.Backend systems (Azure/AWS) — Basic: Understand system architecture and support end-to-end integration testing.Test strategy & coverage — Advanced: Define test scope, improve coverage, and deliver reusable test artifacts and metrics.Automation — Intermediate: Develop tools or scripts to improve efficiency and expand test coverage.Team leadership — Basic: Lead a small team, assign tasks, and mentor engineers.OEM collaboration — Intermediate: Communicate technical issues clearly and support partner integration activities.Documentation — Intermediate: Clearly document test results, issues, and technical concepts for stakeholders.Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems — Intermediate: Create, manage, and maintain test artifacts, test results, and defect records within a PLM system.Agile practices — Intermediate: Plan and execute testing within Agile frameworks (e.g., sprint planning, backlog refinement, defect tracking), and provide clear progress updates.Preferred Skills:Experience designing test frameworks or improving validation processes.Experience defining validation KPIs and coverage metrics.Familiarity with cloud–device integration architecture in telematics systems.Experience creating dashboards to track and communicate test progress and quality.Compensation and Benefits:Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).401k with employer match.Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.Employee Assistance Program.Paid Holidays.Employee discounts and perks.Gym benefit.