System Validation Engineer - Autonomous Driving

We are looking for a System Test Engineer to drive Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts for Autonomous Driving. Your role will focus on ensuring execution and managing the test campaigns that ensure systems and components meet all required specifications, standards, and customer expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define testing criteria, develop test plans, and oversee the execution of both verification and validation processes. Your work will be critical to enable our development of a production-ready software for on-road vehicles. Applied Intuition is an in-office company, with full-time employees primarily working from the office five days a week, along with flexibility for occasional remote work.

Responsibilities

Set up Test Management for Autonomous Driving and lead efforts for test execution; Collaborate with system development teams to understand system requirements and define appropriate verification and validation plans; Utilize various testing methodologies and Applied's tools to conduct functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing in simulation and on-road; Analyze test results, identify issues and trends, and work with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems; Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems; Document all V&V activities and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders; Provide release recommendation based on test results; Contribute to the overall safety case of the product

Requirements

Strong understanding of automotive systems and components, particularly in areas such as ADAS, infotainment, powertrain, and vehicle control systems; Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and processes related to automotive systems; Experience with HIL and SIL testing environments; Experience in in-vehicle testing; Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills; Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in cross-functional teams

Nice to have

Minimum of 5 years of experience in V&V testing in the automotive industry; Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE) and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Lunch and dinner allowance; Equity (RSU) offering; English / Japanese language allowance; Company sponsored housing program; Pension plan (確定拠出年金); Fitness & Learning allowance