FOTA Validation / Test Engineer
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - W3Global EU in Torino
Role: FOTA Validation / Test Engineer- 1 position
Location:
Experience: 8-10 Years
Rate: Open
Mode: Contract only
Contract duration - Minimum 12-months duration
Job Overview
We are seeking highly experienced Validation Engineers to join our Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) program in the automotive domain. This role demands strong expertise in end-to-end OTA validation, a deep understanding of vehicle communication systems, and the ability to independently lead validation activities across embedded platforms and backend ecosystems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and robustness of connected vehicle software updates.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive end-to-end validation of FOTA features, including campaign creation, execution, and result analysis
Perform detailed validation and sign-off of JIRA development tickets through functional and integration testing
Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test cases, and validation plans
Execute OTA campaigns using REST APIs (Postman collections/Newman) and validate backend-to-vehicle communication flows
Work extensively on Linux and QNX-based systems, including log analysis, debugging, and issue isolation
Validate interactions across HPC (QNX-based), RTCU, ECUs, and FOTA backend servers
Analyze vehicle communication using CAN, UDS, DoIP,
and diagnostic protocols
Troubleshoot complex issues spanning bench setup, ECU behavior, connectivity layers, and API integrations
Manage and validate campaign configurations including VIN, ECU, software modules, vehicle models, and ESP/RSP packages
Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and backend teams for defect triage and resolution
Prepare detailed test reports, validation documentation, and bench setup guidelines
Required Skills & Experience
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8-10 years of experience in automotive validation/testing, preferably in OTA/FOTA systems
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX environments
- Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols: CAN, UDS, DoIP, Diagnostics
- Proven experience in REST API testing using Postman/Newman (collections, environments, tokens, payloads)
- Strong debugging and analytical skills with ability to analyze logs across ECU, network, and backend layers
- Experience in validating end-to-end connected vehicle workflows
- Hands-on expertise in developing automation frameworks for FOTA/OTA validation using Python, PyTest, Newman, and CAPL
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, CAN analyzers, and diagnostic tools
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