OTA/Cloud Validation Engineer (New Grad, December 2027)

• Applied Intuition is looking for a motivated New Grad OTA Validation Engineer to join our Validation team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles
• Execute & Program Test Cases: Design and execute test cases for OTA updates on HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including download, installation, reboot, and rollback workflows
• Support Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate with systems and development teams to collect logs, reproduce defects, and verify fixes for OTA failures
• Develop Test Automation: Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve test repeatability and reduce manual effort
• Infrastructure Support: Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL environments and vehicle-integration rigs
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software and systems teams to validate vehicle functionality before and after OTA updates
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear, reusable test cases, record test results, and maintain traceability to requirements
• You will receive mentorship from senior validation engineers and gradually take on greater ownership of test plans and automation

Preferred experience

• His role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on work with automotive hardware, embedded systems, and software testing, and who want to grow into automotive OTA domain experts
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical findings and collaborating with teams
• Foundational Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026
• Passion for the Sector: A strong interest in the automotive or EV sectors and a commitment to maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical Aptitude: Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an interest in embedded systems and automotive software testing
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway
• Tool Familiarity: Experience with Vector CANoe, PCAN, or issue tracking tools (Jira, Polarion)
• Protocol Knowledge: Understanding of automotive network architectures and protocols like CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet
• Hands-on Experience: Participation in extracurricular engineering projects like SAE/FSAE
• Embedded Expertise: Experience with embedded Linux, Android, or QNX
• Version Control: Git experience