System Validation Test Lead Engineer, BRAIN IX

Serve as a System Validation Engineer for next-generation driver and occupant monitoring systems, ensuring the quality and reliability of camera- and radar-based systems. This role involves developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test environments, executing rigorous manual and automated system tests, and accurately recording results. Responsibilities also include initial analysis of issues, collaborating with OEMs for joint validation, and reporting deviations to the System Test Lead.

Must Have

• Practical experience in system testing or validation in the automotive industry (3+ years)
• Test automation skills using scripting languages such as Python or C++
• Knowledge of automotive test tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) and in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills using methods such as FTA and FMEA
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of embedded systems (software and hardware)
• Practical experience in requirements analysis and test case creation
• Knowledge of automotive process models (ASPICE, V-model)
• Low business-level Japanese proficiency
• Business-level English proficiency

Good to Have

• Experience testing ADAS, computer vision, camera systems, or radar technologies

Perks & Benefits

• One of the largest-scale projects within Valeo
• A global project covering all ADAS functions and Automotive Interior Electronics
• Multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• Opportunities for career growth
• Business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact of its activities

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Products:

In-cabin camera and radar systems (e.g., Driver Monitoring Systems, Occupant Monitoring Systems)

Mission:

• Serve as a System Validation Engineer for next-generation driver and occupant monitoring systems
• Ensure the quality and reliability of camera- and radar-based systems
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test environments that cover all system requirements
• Execute rigorous testing and ensure the consistency and accuracy of results

Responsibilities

1) Test Strategy & Specification:

• Understand and analyze system requirements and collaborate with system engineers to create test plans that include camera and radar functions, ensuring complete coverage
• Develop and maintain clear, reusable test cases for functions such as driver monitoring, fatigue detection, and occupant classification
• Participate in the review of test-related documents to verify correctness and consistency, enhancing overall quality

2) Test Environment & Execution:

• Lead the definition and construction of test environment requirements, maintaining validation environments including HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and vehicle-level testing
• Execute manual and automated system tests according to defined scope and strategy
• Accurately record and manage test results, nonconformities, logs, and performance metrics

3) Analysis & Reporting:

• Perform initial analysis and troubleshooting of issues encountered during testing, providing detailed information to support the development team in identifying root causes
• Collaborate directly with OEMs to conduct system tests and joint validation activities
• Report issues or deviations, including proposed solutions, to the System Test Lead
• Support the completion of testing activities in line with project milestones

Business Travel

• Approximately once per week (day trips) to Tsukuba
• Some system testing is conducted in Tsukuba.

Attractiveness of this position

• One of the largest-scale projects within Valeo
• A global project covering all ADAS functions and Automotive Interior Electronics

Additional Information

• Salary: JPY 6.5M
• Team size: Approximately 5–10 members

Required

• Practical experience in system testing or validation in the automotive industry (approximately 3+ years)
• Test automation skills using scripting languages such as Python or C++
• Knowledge of automotive test tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer, as well as in-vehicle communication protocols like CAN and Automotive Ethernet
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills using methods such as FTA and FMEA
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of embedded systems (both software and hardware)
• Practical experience in requirements analysis and test case creation
• Knowledge of automotive process models (e.g., ASPICE, V-model)
• Japanese: Low business-level proficiency
• English: Business-level proficiency

Preferred

• Experience testing ADAS, computer vision, camera systems, or radar technologies

Desired Profile

• Strong communication and reporting skills, able to clearly explain technical information to customers and internal teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to quality
• Logical thinking ability and a proactive attitude toward learning new technologies

Job Details

• Job: R&D Engineer
• Organization: Steering and Monitoring R&D
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: Permanent contract
• Job Posting Date: 2025-12-19