Validation Manager

Position Summary:

The Manager of Systems Engineering responsible filling role as both technical expert for product validation and people leader of the Validation Engineering team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Validation Engineering resources for the program, and provide programmatic and proposal support.

Provide oversight and support to critical program area Engineering skill development, which includes critical Test and Integration

Establish, manage, and communicate team expectations, goals, roles, responsibilities, and objectives

Coordinate and resolve issues across programs, identify risks, and appropriate mitigation plans

Lead and perform technical planning, system integration, validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems

Deliver highly technical, strategic content to external audiences to help educate and empower our clients, partners, and employees

Subject matter expert regarding process, tools and methods for the validation map data products

Provide mentorship and support of validation team members in the development of validation deliverables, validation tools/scripts, and advanced validation methods required for the detection and mitigation of critical requirement or customer reported failures

Skills, Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree field

8-10 years experience of technical experience related to Systems Engineering, Systems Validation or related technical discipline.

Automotive product development experience highly desirable

Automated Driving Systems experience highly desirable

Organized with excellent written & verbal communication skills, good attention to detail, interpersonal skills and demonstrable success in engineering leadership roles.

Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and multi-functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done.

Experience validating map data (or similar large data products) is extremely beneficial

Experience in programming (C++, SQL, Python) is strongly desired

Ability to travel, including internationally, to support customer related validation activities up to 10%

Experience utilizing requirement/validation management tools such as polarion/DOORS

Work Environment:

Works in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities and competing demands

Regular office hours with requirements for additional work during busy times.

May work for long periods reviewing data on computer

Assets:

Experience with LiDAR technologies, GPS and HD Maps a plus.

Experience working with clients/customers in the auto industry

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all activities required to be successful in the above position. Dynamic Map Platform NA retains the right to change or assign other activities to this position.