Powertrain V&V Architect

Are you passionate about embedded systems, software quality and advanced validation strategies?

Do you want to make a real impact on the robustness and performance of next-generation powertrain systems?

Join a leading industrial Group and become part of an international team where innovation, technical excellence and structured engineering practices are key drivers.

As a Powertrain V&V Architect you will play a strategic role in the qualification and validation of powertrain control systems, leveraging industry-standard methodologies such as DFSS and SBT to ensure high levels of quality, reliability and performance.

You act as:

• A technical reference in validation and testing
• A driver of testing methodologies and standards
• A cross-functional enabler across projects and global teams

Key responsibilities:

• Define and lead test strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, ensuring robust, traceable and requirement-compliant validation.
• Provide technical expertise to Verification & Validation (V&V) teams through functional analysis, technical support and project guidance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partners.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of validation activities, based on test results, KPIs and validation reports.
• Structure and enhance testing methods and standards, driving continuous improvement and industrialization.
• Define required competencies for V&V activities and contribute to capability development.
• Design and deploy technical and methodological training programs at a global level.
• Contribute to validation planning, working closely with project teams to achieve QCDP targets (Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or System Engineering or related degree
• 8 years of experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and management
• Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues
• Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of ICE and Electric automotive architecture.
• Fundamental knowledge of industry methodologies such as DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) and SBT (Specification-Based / Scenario-Based Testing).

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or System Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Experience in Agile Methodology
• Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Vehicle etc.
• Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
• Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.