About this role
Who We Are
We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.
As a Validation Test Engineer , you will be responsible for the validation of complex automotive electronic systems, with a strong focus on hardware design, electrical and environmental testing, and production validation . You will work closely with Development, System Engineering, Test Management and Laboratory teams , ensuring that products meet customer requirements, automotive standards and internal quality expectations throughout the development and production phases.
The role requires previous hands-on experience in automotive testing, hardware validation or electronic systems validation , ideally using EXAM, dSPACE AutomationDesk, HIL systems and laboratory test equipment .
Location: Craiova, Romania – minimum 80% on-site (requiered)
What you'll be doing
- Analyze and review customer requirements and validation specifications and translate them into appropriate validation activities.
- Apply automotive standards and customer-specific norms for electrical and environmental testing, including ISO 16750, LV 124, VW 80000 and GMW3172 .
- Define validation methods, test strategies and test configurations considering quality, cost and timing requirements.
- Perform electrical, environmental and hardware validation testing for automotive electronic systems and ECUs.
- Develop and execute automated validation tests using EXAM and/or dSPACE AutomationDesk based on customer specifications and international automotive standards.
- Design, configure and maintain test setups for electrical and environmental validation.
- Configure and operate climatic / temperature and humidity chambers, HIL systems, programmable power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other laboratory equipment .
- Perform manual electrical testing, measurements and signal analysis when required.
- Monitor tests during execution and perform parametric measurements .
- Analyze test results, investigate deviations and identify potential HW or system-level issues.
- Document validation results and provide supporting technical evidence such as measurements, oscillograms, signal traces and test logs .
- Report identified issues and manage validation-related information using ALM tools such as DOORS NextGen and EWM .
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product quality during both development and production phases .
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation methods, test setups and test automation .
- Collaborate with Test Managers and other laboratory locations.
- Participate in occasional business trips to laboratories in Romania, including Lugoj and Timisoara .
What you'll bring along
- Previous professional experience in Validation Testing, Hardware Testing, Electrical Testing, Environmental Testing or Embedded Systems Testing , preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of electronics, electrical systems and automotive ECUs .
- Hands-on experience with laboratory and validation equipment such as temperature/humidity chambers, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, signal generators and measurement equipment .
- Experience with HIL-based testing and test environments .
- Experience with EXAM and/or dSPACE AutomationDesk is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical and environmental validation standards such as ISO 16750, LV 124, VW 80000 and/or GMW3172 is considered a strong advantage.
- Experience in defining test setups, test procedures and validation strategies based on technical requirements.
- Ability to analyze measurement data and troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues .
- Experience with requirements management and ALM tools , preferably DOORS NextGen and EWM .
- Good understanding of HW design principles and electronic components .
- Structured and analytical approach to testing, troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Development, System Engineering, Test Management and Laboratory teams .
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuously improving validation processes and test automation .
- ISTQB Foundation certification is considered an advantage.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Good command of English .