OTA Validation Engineer

Responsibilities:

Test Execution & Quality

• Execute end-to-end validation of embedded and digital solutions across development, integration, and release phases.
• Perform functional, regression, OTA, and data acquisition testing as per defined test strategies.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively suggest improvements.
• Ensure test quality, repeatability, and traceability—not just execution.

Protocols, Tools & Debugging

• Validate communication using CAN, J1939, and UDS protocols.
• Capture and analyze logs using CANalyzer, PCAN, or related tools.
• Debug issues across device, network, and application layers.
• Support root cause analysis and work closely with developers to drive resolution.

OTA & Integration Validation

• Execute OTA update scenarios, including edge cases and failure handling.
• Validate backend–device interactions involving cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Support OEM integration testing and field issue reproduction.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Develop or enhance scripts, tools, or small automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Reuse and maintain existing automation and test accelerators.
• Contribute ideas to improve overall validation processes and standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document test cases, results, defects, and observations clearly in PLM systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely test status reporting.
• Create reusable test artifacts that add long-term value to the team.

Agile Collaboration

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage.
• Provide clear progress updates and highlight risks early.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.

Requirements:

• Embedded / Device Validation – Intermediate: Execute tests independently and debug issues
• OTA Validation – Intermediate: Execute defined scenarios and understand update flows and failure modes
• CAN / J1939 / UDS – Working knowledge: Analyze messages, logs, and basic diagnostic flows
• CANalyzer / PCAN Tools – Working knowledge: Message simulation, log analysis, and basic scripting
• Backend / Cloud Awareness – Basic: Understand end-to-end system flow involving cloud and devices
• Test Documentation – Intermediate: Clear, structured documentation in PLM tools
• Agile Testing – Working knowledge: Testing within sprints, defect tracking, and progress
• reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation scripting (Python, etc.)
• Experience validating telematics or connected vehicle systems

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.