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Texas Instruments

Validation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Love your job. The Product/Test Engineers at Texas Instruments are powered by a passion for ... automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a ...

NXP Semiconductors

Validation Digital

Austin, TX · On-site

$123 - $167/hr

Perform semiconductor engineering design, development, and testing for firm products and devices in ... automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive validation engineer in Texas is $48.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.73 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automotive validation engineer?

An Automotive Validation Engineer ensures that vehicle components and systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. They develop test plans, conduct simulations, and analyze data to validate designs under real-world conditions. Their work involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify and resolve issues before production. This role is critical for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance in automotive products.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an automotive validation engineer?

As an Automotive Validation Engineer, your days often involve designing and executing test plans, analyzing data from vehicle or component tests, and identifying areas for improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with design, development, and quality assurance teams to validate system performance and resolve any issues. Documentation of test results and preparing reports for stakeholders are also key parts of the job. The role is dynamic and may require hands-on work in labs or on test tracks, as well as regular meetings to coordinate validation activities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive validation engineer?

To thrive as an Automotive Validation Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience with testing methodologies, and knowledge of automotive systems and standards. Familiarity with testing tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer, data acquisition systems, and the use of industry certifications like ISO 26262 or ISTQB is often required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and clear communication skills are essential for working in cross-functional teams and documenting findings. These qualifications are critical to ensuring vehicles meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards before reaching customers.

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HW Validation Engineer

Austin, TX

NXP Semiconductors
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Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Locations available: San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

NXP is seeking our next HW Validation Engineer for silicon validation who will drive and contribute to both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and production of SerDes and other High-Speed interfaces as part of Aviva's Automotive grade products. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality, performance, power, reliability, stress and stability and eventually automotive qualification through comprehensive validation processes.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Validation planning - Develop and implement detailed validation test-plan and develop validation methodologies/infrastructure to achieve the coverage
  • Test development - Develop test-cases, test environment and automation scripts using Python. Use various HW and SW tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators and analyzers.
  • Collaboration -Work closely with design, DV, Analog and Firmware teams to debug, root-cause and resolve any issues that may arise during validation. In addition, work with Operations to do bench screening, high volume ATE functional screening.
  • Documentation and reporting - Document test-plans, test results, validation coverage reports. Communicate the same to stakeholders through regular reports
  • Automation - Develop various scripts, web-based tools to automate validation and FW QA tests as well as collecting reports and diagnostics data

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience insilicon validation of with high-speed networking SerDes,mixed signal/analog/digital ICs and blocks, knowledge of PCS and PMA networking layers.
  • Hands on experience with debug and characterization of high-speed interfaces like CSI-2, Ethernet.
  • Expertise with script-based test automation (Python) and strong scripting skills in general.
  • Experience in GUI development for HW and FW debug is a plus

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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