10/20/2026 updated
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Technical Validation Lead | Automotive Embedded Systems | Software Validation
Bucharest, Romania
Only remote
Master's Degree & Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Engineering at University POLITEHNICA of BucharestAutomotive ElectronicsEmbedded SystemsLinux On Embedded SystemsVerification and Validation (Software)Engineering Validation TestsVehicle ConnectivityAutomotive Software
Technical Validation Leadership
Leadership of distributed validation teams responsible for HMI system validation across multiple countries, including planning of validation activities, resource allocation, and management of validation progress, technical issues, risks and defect escalation across multiple projects.
Software Validation & Testing
End-to-end software validation for automotive embedded systems, including FOTA and Connected Services. Execution of functional, regression and sanity testing in HIL environments, as well as ECU-level testing and troubleshooting across embedded and connected vehicle systems.
CAD Design Engineering
Development and modification of 3D surfaces for Body-in-White vehicle door components using CATIA V5. Creation and integration of design solutions according to technical specifications, styling constraints, assembly requirements and engineering changes.
Agile Project Management & Tools
Application of Agile methodologies in validation environments, using tools such as CodeBeamer, Jira, and DOORS for test campaign management, effort estimation and cross-functional collaboration.
Embedded Linux & Diagnostics
Investigation of software issues using Linux, ADB and log analysis. Experience with ECU Provisioning and Diagnostics, Embedded Linux, Android Studio, and vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, DoIP and Ethernet.
Vehicle Integration & Supplier Coordination
Coordination of engineering activities for exterior vehicle components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, design updates and project milestones. Acting as interface between customers and suppliers for technical discussions and issue resolution.
Generative Shape Design & Surface Modelling
Proficiency in Generative Shape Design and Surface Modelling techniques, with application to automotive body components and integration of design solutions meeting assembly and manufacturing requirements.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Reporting of validation status, KPIs, blockers and resource constraints to project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams and management levels.
Leadership of distributed validation teams responsible for HMI system validation across multiple countries, including planning of validation activities, resource allocation, and management of validation progress, technical issues, risks and defect escalation across multiple projects.
Software Validation & Testing
End-to-end software validation for automotive embedded systems, including FOTA and Connected Services. Execution of functional, regression and sanity testing in HIL environments, as well as ECU-level testing and troubleshooting across embedded and connected vehicle systems.
CAD Design Engineering
Development and modification of 3D surfaces for Body-in-White vehicle door components using CATIA V5. Creation and integration of design solutions according to technical specifications, styling constraints, assembly requirements and engineering changes.
Agile Project Management & Tools
Application of Agile methodologies in validation environments, using tools such as CodeBeamer, Jira, and DOORS for test campaign management, effort estimation and cross-functional collaboration.
Embedded Linux & Diagnostics
Investigation of software issues using Linux, ADB and log analysis. Experience with ECU Provisioning and Diagnostics, Embedded Linux, Android Studio, and vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, DoIP and Ethernet.
Vehicle Integration & Supplier Coordination
Coordination of engineering activities for exterior vehicle components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, design updates and project milestones. Acting as interface between customers and suppliers for technical discussions and issue resolution.
Generative Shape Design & Surface Modelling
Proficiency in Generative Shape Design and Surface Modelling techniques, with application to automotive body components and integration of design solutions meeting assembly and manufacturing requirements.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Reporting of validation status, KPIs, blockers and resource constraints to project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams and management levels.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledge
Project history
Leading a distributed team of 10 engineers responsible for HMI system validation across Romania and France. Planning validation activities, allocating resources, managing validation progress, technical issues, risks and defect escalation across multiple projects. Reporting validation status, KPIs, blockers and resource constraints to project stakeholders. Key tools: CodeBeamer, Jira, DOORS, Agile Environment, Test Campaign Management.
Performed end-to-end software validation for automotive embedded systems, including FOTA and Connected Services. Executed functional, regression and sanity testing in HIL environments. Investigated software issues using Linux, ADB and log analysis. Performed ECU-level testing and troubleshooting across embedded and connected vehicle systems. Key expertise: FOTA/OTA, Connected Services, ECU Provisioning/Diagnostics, Embedded Linux, Android Studio, CAN, LIN, DoIP, Ethernet.
Acted as interface between the customer and suppliers, supporting technical discussions, issue resolution and implementation of engineering solutions. Coordinated engineering activities for exterior vehicle components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, design updates and project milestones. Key expertise: Plastic Parts, Vehicle Integration, Customer Interface, Supplier Coordination, Technical Documentation, Manufacturing Support.