Validation Team Leader

Validation Team Lead – Embedded Systems / OTA

No C2C candidates

Columbia, IN (100% Onsite)

Long-Term Contract

$62.14/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a Validation Team Lead to oversee validation activities for embedded and connected systems while leading a small engineering team. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on system validation, and test strategy development to ensure high-quality software and system releases.

The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end validation efforts, enhance test coverage and automation, and support OEM system integration. This role will play a key part in advancing validation capabilities including OTA testing, system-level validation, and automated test frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of 2–3 validation engineers

Plan workloads, assign tasks, and ensure project alignment

Provide technical guidance and support professional development

Maintain accountability for team deliverables and validation milestones

Validation & Test Execution

Own end-to-end validation activities including test planning, execution, and reporting

Execute validation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Ensure comprehensive test coverage across embedded and connected systems

Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues

Test Strategy & Process Improvement

Design and enhance validation strategies, including OTA and data acquisition testing

Develop reusable test artifacts, frameworks, and coverage metrics

Establish best practices for test execution, documentation, and reporting

Continuously improve validation processes to increase efficiency and scalability

Automation & Tool Development

Develop automation scripts and validation tools to expand test coverage

Utilize CAN-based simulation and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer and PCAN

Support integration of backend systems and digital platforms into validation workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with OEM stakeholders to support system integration from development through release

Work closely with project managers to track schedules, risks, and progress

Communicate validation results and technical findings to cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

Technical Experience

Advanced experience with OTA validation and testing scenarios

Strong background in embedded system/device validation and debugging

Experience working with CAN-based protocols (CAN, J1939, UDS)

Experience with automation scripting or validation tool development

Hands-on experience with CANalyzer, PCAN, or similar tools

Basic familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

Validation & Process Expertise

Experience defining test strategies, coverage plans, and validation frameworks

Experience working within PLM systems to manage test artifacts and results

Familiarity with Agile development environments (sprint planning, backlog management, defect tracking)

Leadership & Communication

Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing validation frameworks or automated testing environments

Experience defining validation KPIs and test coverage metrics

Familiarity with telematics systems and cloud-to-device connectivity

Experience building dashboards for validation reporting and quality tracking

How to Apply for This Job:

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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