Role: FOTA Validation / Test Engineer- 1 position

Location:

Experience: 8-10 Years

Rate: Open

Mode: Contract only

Contract duration - Minimum 12-months duration

Job Overview

We are seeking highly experienced Validation Engineers to join our Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) program in the automotive domain. This role demands strong expertise in end-to-end OTA validation, a deep understanding of vehicle communication systems, and the ability to independently lead validation activities across embedded platforms and backend ecosystems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and robustness of connected vehicle software updates.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and drive end-to-end validation of FOTA features, including campaign creation, execution, and result analysis

Perform detailed validation and sign-off of JIRA development tickets through functional and integration testing

Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test cases, and validation plans

Execute OTA campaigns using REST APIs (Postman collections/Newman) and validate backend-to-vehicle communication flows

Work extensively on Linux and QNX-based systems, including log analysis, debugging, and issue isolation

Validate interactions across HPC (QNX-based), RTCU, ECUs, and FOTA backend servers

Analyze vehicle communication using CAN, UDS, DoIP,



and diagnostic protocols

Troubleshoot complex issues spanning bench setup, ECU behavior, connectivity layers, and API integrations

Manage and validate campaign configurations including VIN, ECU, software modules, vehicle models, and ESP/RSP packages

Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and backend teams for defect triage and resolution

Prepare detailed test reports, validation documentation, and bench setup guidelines

Required Skills & Experience

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8-10 years of experience in automotive validation/testing, preferably in OTA/FOTA systems

- Strong hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX environments

- Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols: CAN, UDS, DoIP, Diagnostics

- Proven experience in REST API testing using Postman/Newman (collections, environments, tokens, payloads)

- Strong debugging and analytical skills with ability to analyze logs across ECU, network, and backend layers

- Experience in validating end-to-end connected vehicle workflows

- Hands-on expertise in developing automation frameworks for FOTA/OTA validation using Python, PyTest, Newman, and CAPL

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

- Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, CAN analyzers, and diagnostic tools

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📌 FOTA Validation / Test Engineer (Torino)
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📍 Torino