Validation Engineer
Company: Vets Hired
Location: Riverside
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary The Validation
Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting
test and validation activities for Electric Vehicle (EV) systems
and components. This role supports functional, durability, safety,
and regulatory compliance testing while working closely with
cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle performance, reliability,
and certification readiness. The engineer also contributes to
continuous improvement efforts, supports technical documentation
standards, and assists in mentoring junior team members while
maintaining high-quality validation processes. Essential Duties
Define, execute, and manage Design Verification Plans and Reports
(DVP&R) for vehicle systems and components Plan and conduct
functional, durability, thermal, vibration, NVH, environmental, and
compliance testing Coordinate validation efforts to meet regulatory
and internal requirements Develop and maintain validation
documentation including test procedures and reports Analyze test
results, identify deviations, and lead root cause investigations
and corrective actions Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and
software teams to support design improvements Manage testing
activities with internal teams and external laboratories Maintain
traceable validation records aligned with program milestones
Support vehicle builds, instrumentation, and test readiness Travel
for testing and engineering support as required Required Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities Validation & Testing Strong understanding of
vehicle validation methods and test cycles Experience with data
acquisition systems, instrumentation, and sensors Familiarity with
thermal, environmental, EMC, durability, and structural testing
Knowledge of test automation tools, especially for EV systems
Standards & Compliance Understanding of regulatory testing
requirements and certification processes Familiarity with
functional safety standards is a plus Problem-Solving & Reporting
Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills Ability to
develop clear technical reports and presentations Project
Coordination Effective communication with engineering, testing, and
supplier teams Ability to manage multiple test programs and
deadlines Education and Experience Education Bachelors degree in
Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field
Masters degree preferred Experience 5 years of experience in
validation or test engineering within automotive or EV environments
Hands-on experience with system-level or vehicle-level testing
Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for testing and analysis
Experience validating EV systems such as battery, eAxle, vehicle
control units, and battery management systems Familiarity with
regulatory and cross-functional development programs
Keywords: Vets Hired, Redlands , Validation Engineer, Engineering , Riverside, California
