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Validation Engineer - Senior 

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Validation Engineer - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Engineer to lead the development and automation of Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion systems, including internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, and electric drivetrains. This role will focus on streamlining validation processes, integrating automated tools, and ensuring robust testing coverage across all propulsion components and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain comprehensive DVPs for propulsion systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, testing, software, controls, and calibration) to define validation strategies and test coverage.Automate DVP creation and tracking using tools such as Excel VBA, Python, or specialized validation software.Automate test maneuver, identify test patterns using tools such as Excel VBA, Python, or specialized validation software.Integrate test results and feedback into DVPs to support continuous improvement and issue resolution.Support the development of automated reporting systems for test status, KPIs, and issue tracking.Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards for propulsion system validation.Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability and validation planning.
 

Maintain documentation and version control of DVPs throughout the product lifecycle. 

Basics:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or industrial5+ years of experience in propulsion system development, testing, or validation.Strong understanding of propulsion system components (e.g., engines, motors, transmissions, batteries).High level knowledge of propulsion system architectures.Experience with DVP&R processes and tools.Proficiency in automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, or similar scripting languages.Proficiency in simulation and testing tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, dSpace HIL, INCA.Basic understanding of MATLAB simulation models.Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test equipment.Working knowledge of OBD Standards, CAN/LIN protocol. 

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.Experience with hybrid and electric propulsion systems.Knowledge of ALM systems.Experience with model-based systems engineering.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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