Connectivity Validation Engineer

Overview

Define and execute validation strategies for complex connected products across onboard machine/engine systems, embedded software, connectivity, and back-office systems, acting as technical leader for End-to-End Connectivity validation.

What you'll do

• Define validation strategies and own DVP&R based on product requirements, architecture, customer use cases, and technical risks.
• Determine appropriate validation coverage across SIL, HIL bench, system, machine, and End-to-End environments.
• Develop validation plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and requirements-to-test traceability.
• Lead system integration and End-to-End validation across embedded hardware/software, connectivity, and back-office interfaces.
• Develop and expand automated regression and continuous validation capabilities to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot complex system issues, and drive root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Introduce new validation approaches, simulation capabilities, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted methods to improve quality and productivity.
• Champion Shift Left validation using simulation, SIL, virtual environments, and automation to identify defects earlier in the development cycle.
• Influence product requirements and design to improve testability, diagnosability, reliability, and robustness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and communicate validation status, technical risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Degree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 9-12 years related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of embedded and connected systems and the ability to provide solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Ability to define validation strategies and provide technical leadership across multiple levels of product validation.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to design, plan, and execute End-to-End system validation.
• Experience developing DVP&R, validation plans, test coverage, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.
• Experience with SiL, HiL, simulation, system integration, regression, and release validation.
• Ability to evaluate and introduce new test environments, tools, and validation methods.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and diagnostic techniques to interpret complex test results and system behavior.
• Ability to break down complex system problems, identify potential root causes, and drive technical issues to resolution.
• Ability to use validation evidence and engineering judgement to assess product risk and readiness.
• Applies lessons learned to improve future validation coverage and prevent issue recurrence.
• Collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Clearly communicates technical information, validation findings, risks, and recommendations across diverse teams.
• Effectively presents and reviews validation strategies, results, and technical issues with process partners and leadership.
• Provides technical guidance, constructive feedback, and coaching to other engineers.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience defining validation strategies and DVP&R for embedded or connected products.
• Strong experience with embedded systems, system integration, and End-to-End validation.
• Experience with connectivity technologies such as CAN/J1939, Ethernet, Cellular/4G/5G, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MQTT.
• Strong experience with Python scripting and automated test frameworks.
• Experience with dSPACE tools such as VEOS, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, or equivalent SiL/HiL environments.
• Experience developing or enhancing test benches, simulators, and validation infrastructure.
• Experience with CI/CD or continuous validation practices.
• Practical experience applying AI/GenAI to engineering or validation workflows.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system integration issues.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Part of Caterpillar's Connectivity Systems team (Cat Technology Division), working with global engineering teams.
• Posting dates: November 10, 2026 - November 23, 2026.