SWJ TECHNOLOGY · 5 hours ago
Validation Engineer – Propulsion
Novi, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSWJ Technology, LLC specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. They are currently seeking a Validation Engineer – Propulsion to plan, execute, and document vehicle-level validation activities related to propulsion systems, ensuring traceability from requirements through to test execution and final sign-off.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test cases covering:
Propulsion system behavior
On-road drive modes
Gradability performance
Towing performance
Representative and extreme drive cycles
Translate propulsion- and towing-related requirements into executable vehicle-level test procedures and validation plans
Collaborate with stakeholders and system architects to define and deliver a complete requirements roadmap from definition through validation and release (Voice of the Customer)
Lead and coordinate validation trips and test campaigns at proving grounds and on public roads
Drive test execution and data collection, including:
Vehicle preconditioning
Route and scenario design
Logging strategies
Environmental controls
Ensure strong traceability between requirements and test cases using tools such as Codebeamer or Jira
Analyze vehicle behavior related to torque delivery, drive mode transitions, grade capability, and towing dynamics
Identify deviations, risks, and performance gaps and support issue triage and resolution
Document validation results and support release and sign-off decisions through reports, anomaly tracking, and sign-off matrices
Support logistics and planning for test trips, including vehicle readiness, equipment, schedules, and external site coordination
Promote and integrate a systems engineering mindset and structured working methods
Partner with concept and systems architecture teams to solve engineering and functional challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
4+ years of experience in technical requirements management or vehicle validation, preferably in the automotive industry
Experience writing requirements and managing change requests
Hands-on experience with requirements and validation tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, Codebeamer)
Solid understanding of vehicle development processes and automotive-grade requirements
Knowledge of U.S. legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks related to automotive safety and compliance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global engineering environment
Company
SWJ TECHNOLOGY
SWJ TECHNOLOGY offers quality and equipment management, project management, and consulting services.
51-200 employees
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