Embedded Validation Engineer
- Hasselt
- On-site
Embedded Validation Engineer – Automotive Systems
The challenge
Join a high-tech automotive project where embedded systems meet electrified drivetrains. As Embedded Validation Engineer, you take full ownership of the validation strategy and execution for your domain, ensuring complex systems perform reliably, safely and efficiently.
You will work across software, hardware, and system layers, translating requirements into structured validation approaches and delivering actionable results for engineering teams and project milestones.
Your mission
- Define and execute embedded validation strategies (MIL / SIL / HIL, unit & integration, virtual validation)
- Own sign-off of validation results at key milestones
- Create and maintain Verification Plans, Specifications, and Reports
- Decide the appropriate validation level: component, subsystem, system or vehicle
- Translate abstract validation needs into concrete test cases
- Analyse and report development tests; coordinate resources and test environments
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and supplier teams to remove technical roadblocks
- Share expertise to improve processes and ensure reproducible, high-quality results
Your profile
Education & Experience
- Master in Automotive, EE, Mechatronics, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in embedded SW/HW validation (ECUs, sensors, actuators)
- Knowledge of hybrid/electrified powertrains or transmissions is a plus
- Technical leadership or team coordination experience is an asset
Mindset & Skills
- Solution-oriented, structured, and proactive
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, root-cause methods)
- Fluent in English, excellent communication skills
- Customer-focused, persistent, and flexible
Technical familiarity
- ISO 26262, ASPICE
- UDS, XCP
- Tools: Vector CANape / CANalyzer, INCA, MATLAB/Simulink
- HIL frameworks
What’s in it for you
- Take ownership in challenging, cutting-edge automotive projects
- Work with international multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Apply and expand your skills on state-of-the-art validation platforms
- Professional environment fostering initiative, knowledge sharing, and impact
- Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
Great Place to Work
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About the company
Do you thrive in a dynamic, solution-focused environment? Then you'll feel right at home with us! At Verhaert On-site Consulting, you’ll join a team of design, engineering and management consultants who work on-site with the customer, delivering fresh perspectives and top-quality services that drive groundbreaking results. Surrounded by dedicated business, talent and technical coaches we nurture personal and project development.
Our mission? To help our clients innovate and excel in their industries through dedicated R&D expertise and support. In co-creation, we accelerate and industrialize projects or transform organizations and make them resilient.
As part of the Verhaert Masters in Innovation group, you’ll have the chance to grow, innovate and make your mark in a company that values your expertise and enthusiasm.
Tomislav Kunstek | Contact Person
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