Validation Test Engineer - Automotive

Who We Are

We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.

As a Validation Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the validation of complex automotive electronic systems, with a strong focus on hardware design, electrical and environmental testing, and production validation. You will work closely with Development, System Engineering, Test Management and Laboratory teams, ensuring that products meet customer requirements, automotive standards and internal quality expectations throughout the development and production phases.

The role requires previous hands-on experience in automotive testing, hardware validation or electronic systems validation, ideally using EXAM, dSPACE AutomationDesk, HIL systems and laboratory test equipment.

Location: Craiova, Romania – minimum 80% on-site (requiered) 

What you'll be doing

• Analyze and review customer requirements and validation specifications and translate them into appropriate validation activities.
• Apply automotive standards and customer-specific norms for electrical and environmental testing, including ISO 16750, LV 124, VW 80000 and GMW3172.
• Define validation methods, test strategies and test configurations considering quality, cost and timing requirements.
• Perform electrical, environmental and hardware validation testing for automotive electronic systems and ECUs.
• Develop and execute automated validation tests using EXAM and/or dSPACE AutomationDesk based on customer specifications and international automotive standards.
• Design, configure and maintain test setups for electrical and environmental validation.
• Configure and operate climatic / temperature and humidity chambers, HIL systems, programmable power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other laboratory equipment.
• Perform manual electrical testing, measurements and signal analysis when required.
• Monitor tests during execution and perform parametric measurements.
• Analyze test results, investigate deviations and identify potential HW or system-level issues.
• Document validation results and provide supporting technical evidence such as measurements, oscillograms, signal traces and test logs.
• Report identified issues and manage validation-related information using ALM tools such as DOORS NextGen and EWM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product quality during both development and production phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation methods, test setups and test automation.
• Collaborate with Test Managers and other laboratory locations.
• Participate in occasional business trips to laboratories in Romania, including Lugoj and Timisoara.

What you'll bring along

• Previous professional experience in Validation Testing, Hardware Testing, Electrical Testing, Environmental Testing or Embedded Systems Testing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of electronics, electrical systems and automotive ECUs.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory and validation equipment such as temperature/humidity chambers, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, signal generators and measurement equipment.
• Experience with HIL-based testing and test environments.
• Experience with EXAM and/or dSPACE AutomationDesk is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and environmental validation standards such as ISO 16750, LV 124, VW 80000 and/or GMW3172 is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in defining test setups, test procedures and validation strategies based on technical requirements.
• Ability to analyze measurement data and troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Experience with requirements management and ALM tools, preferably DOORS NextGen and EWM.
• Good understanding of HW design principles and electronic components.
• Structured and analytical approach to testing, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Development, System Engineering, Test Management and Laboratory teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuously improving validation processes and test automation.
• ISTQB Foundation certification is considered an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Good command of English.