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Validation Engineer - ADAS

Validation Engineer - ADAS

TalascendNewark, California, US
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Talascend is seeking an experienced ADAS Safety Validation Engineer for an opportunity located in Newark, CA.

OVERVIEW :

This role will focus on testing and validating critical ADAS / AD safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Departure Protection. This role is integral in ensuring high-quality, fully validated features through comprehensive test planning, execution, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Plan and execute test validation for ADAS / AD safety features on both component and vehicle levels.
  • Align with teams at our Newark, CA headquarters and support homologation testing (NHTSA, GSR2, Euro NCAP).
  • Analyze data, identify root causes, and ensure traceability to performance and functional requirements.
  • Support benchmarking, calibration, and development of post-processing methods.
  • Utilize tools like HIL / SIL, ground truth systems, soft targets, VRUs, robots, and other modern test equipment.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize system test and validation strategies.
  • Travel to proving grounds and collaborate across teams such as HMI, cybersecurity, infotainment, and homologation.

Position Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
  • 3+ years (non-senior) or 5+ years (senior) of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
  • Proven track record with ADAS / AD hardware / software systems for production vehicles.
  • Strong knowledge of tools like CANoe, CANape, CAPL, and PeakCAN.
  • Experience with GSR2 & NCAP testing scenarios, safety regulations, and SOTIF confirmation.
  • Programming skills (Python, C++) for testing and automation.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • Familiarity with ADAS / AD components like cameras, radars, control systems.
  • Understanding of ASPICE, ISO26262, FMVSS, and related safety standards.
  • Proficiency with tools like Jira, Jama, and experience in agile environments.
  • Background in supplier or project management is a plus.
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