V&V Engineer – Firmware

About the role

Waabi is a leader in Physical AI, developing autonomous trucks and robotaxis. The V&V Engineer – Firmware will ensure the reliability and safety of vehicle firmware through rigorous testing and validation.

Key responsibilities

• Characterize vehicle requirements, decompose them to module level and maintain bidirectional traceability to test evidence.
• Plan and execute functional, performance, EMI/EMC, vibration, shock, thermal and environmental testing on prototypes and production‑intent hardware.
• Build and maintain HIL benches, custom fixtures and automate regression testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot firmware functionality and performance issues, lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with design, systems, quality and software engineers to integrate electrical V&V and Design for Test into the program.
• Manage compliance testing and certification activities adhering to ISO 26262, UL 4600 and other automotive standards.
• Coordinate with external accredited laboratories for pre‑compliance and formal certification testing.
• Develop and evolve Waabi’s V&V methodology, automation toolchain and bench infrastructure.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience in electrical or firmware/software V&V, preferably automotive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Deep understanding of automotive DV/PV, PPAP and APQP processes and related standards (ISO 16750, 11451/11452, ASTM B117, SAE J1455).
• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs and Tier‑1/2 suppliers.

Required skills

• CANbus
• Python
• Shell scripting
• Unix operating system
• SPICE simulation
• SolidWorks (optional)
• ANSYS (optional)
• Polarion (optional)