Software System Validation Architect – Radar (m/f/d)

Ready to join the future of Radar Software and Systems Development at NXP?

Join a highly technically skilled Software Systems Validation team (that cuts across ASPICE – SWE 4, 5,6, SYS 4, 5 levels), responsible for integration and validation of Radar SDK Bundle on NXP’s cutting edge Radar Platforms. We are looking for a Senior Software System Validation Architect to design and drive validation strategy of automotive radar systems in a CI/CT environment. Responsibility of the role will include the software and system validation through various project targets of: stage gate quality, traceability and test coverage through the full systems development life cycle and also maintenance releases afterwards.  Role also includes guiding and directing a team of validation engineers, in terms of providing 100% test coverage and a high percentage of test automation, and ensure high quality and on-time releases of software. This is a high visibility job, requires presenting status at various ART (Agile) meetings, senior management meetings and sometimes also to key customers.

Responsibilities:

• Radar SW System Validation Architect reviews the SW and System requirements and use cases, applies the SMART criteria, works with SW Architect to improve clarity.
• Develops a Validation/ Test Automation Strategy for new generation Radar products in various configurations (e.g. stand-alone, cascaded, DCR, imaging radar, corner radar).
• Authors specific test objectives for each of the requirements.
• Guides a team of validation engineers to author test specifications for those requirements and implement test automation solutions.
• Research various test equipment’s and infrastructure required for testing Radar systems and recommend CAPEX purchase options along with justification.
• During execution, the architect ensures full test coverage and quality of the Radar SDK Bundle software against the Quality Criteria for the particular milestone.
• Writes good quality defects (steps to repro, pre/post conditions, frequency of occurrence etc.), also helps debug software defects raised by the team to root cause.
• Assist the project manager in creating a work-break down structure for the validation efforts.
• May also be required to work with customers in the analysis, repro and debug of customer issues.
• Mentoring validation engineers and growing their competency is a critical aspect of this job.
• Presenting validation status and details to senior management, business stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications:

• Excellent and proven experience in Automotive system/software development or validation preferably in a Tier1 or OEM.
• Demonstrate a strong validation mindset along with a passion for leading teams and driving change.
• Hands-on expertise writing code in C or C++ in Embedded systems
• Strong Systems level view, not just at SoC level (e.g. PMIC, Functional Safety, Power Management, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, Real-Time Drivers, RTOS, IPCF, Boot, security).
• Good working knowledge of AUTOSAR.
• Good leadership skills – with good stakeholder management capabilities.
• Build collaboration and team work across various technology teams.
• Good analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Preferably - experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management.
• Preferably – good understanding of NCAP scenarios.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master/PhD Degree in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Science preferably Embedded Systems.
• 10+ years of Embedded Systems experience writing software (C/C++) and/or validation at a system level.
• Strong Test Automation experience of Embedded Systems (pass/fail determination).
• Strong Leadership experience – guiding teams, growing their competencies.

Preferred style (SAFe culture):

• Listen and support teams in problem identification and decision-making.
• Create an environment of mutual influence.
• Understand and empathize with others.
• Encourage and support the personal development of each individual and the development of teams.
• Coach people with powerful questions rather than use authority.
• Think beyond day-to-day activities; apply systems thinking.
• Support the teams’ commitments Be open and appreciate openness in others.

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What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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