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Contract Automotive Validation Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Stellantis

AI Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

As AI-powered features become central to automotive vehicles -- from ADAS perception and voice ... We are seeking a Senior AI Validation Engineer to design and implement testing strategies ...

BTI Solutions

Telematics Validation Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

As a leading provider of core components for global automotive manufacturers, VS supports the rapidly evolving trends shaping the vehicle industry. As the Validation Engineer - Contractor, You Will

EDAG Mexico

Body Closures Testing Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

Knowledge of automotive testing standards and validation methodologies. * Experience with: Door KLT ... German A2 (desirable) * 2.5 years temporary contract in Novi, Michigan MAKING IMPOSSIBLE THINGS ...

EDAG Mexico

Body Closures Testing Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

Knowledge of automotive testing standards and validation methodologies. ​ * Experience with: Door ... German A2 (desirable)​ * 2.5 years temporary contract in Novi, Michigan MAKING IMPOSSIBLE THINGS ...

Rivian

Validation Engineer - Powertrain

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or a related technical discipline) or similar ... contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations ...

BTI Solutions

Telematics Validation Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

As a leading provider of core components for global automotive manufacturers, VS supports the rapidly evolving trends shaping the vehicle industry. As the Validation Engineer - Contractor, You Will

Rivian

Validation Engineer - Powertrain

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or a related technical discipline) or similar ... contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations ...

Rivian

Validation Engineer - Powertrain

Plymouth, MI

$85K - $107K/yr

S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or a related technical discipline) or similar ... contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations ...

LG Electronics

Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR

Troy, MI · On-site

... responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG's proprietary technologies. A ... As the Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR, you will: * Perform validation for telematics products by ...

Stellantis

SW Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related ... Experience with Automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, SOMEIP, LIN ...

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What is the difference between Contract Automotive Validation Engineer vs Contract Automotive Test Engineer?

AspectContract Automotive Validation EngineerContract Automotive Test Engineer
CertificationsRelevant engineering degrees, ISTQB, ISTA certificationsSimilar certifications, focus on testing standards
Work EnvironmentDevelopment labs, vehicle testing sites, validation centersTesting facilities, vehicle prototypes, lab environments
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive OEMs, suppliers, validation service providersAutomotive OEMs, suppliers, testing agencies

The Contract Automotive Validation Engineer focuses on validating vehicle systems and components to ensure they meet specifications, often involving comprehensive testing and analysis. The Contract Automotive Test Engineer primarily conducts specific tests on vehicle parts or systems to verify performance. While both roles require similar certifications and work in testing environments within the automotive industry, validation engineers have a broader scope involving system validation, whereas test engineers focus on executing specific tests.

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AI Validation Engineer

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Stellantis rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 44 rated automakers

Job description

As AI-powered features become central to automotive vehicles — from ADAS perception and voice assistants to predictive diagnostics and intelligent infotainment — rigorous validation of these systems is critical for successful deployment. We are seeking a Senior AI Validation Engineer to design and implement testing strategies, frameworks, and automated pipelines that ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of deep learning and LLM-based features across vehicle platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of AI/ML engineering and automotive system validation. You will build the tools, datasets, and evaluation methodologies that enable confident delivery of AI-driven automotive solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement validation frameworks for deep learning models (perception, NLP, generative AI) deployed in automotive systems, covering accuracy, robustness, latency, and safety metrics.
  • Develop automated test pipelines for LLM-based features, including hallucination detection, response quality evaluation, prompt regression testing, and adversarial input testing.
  • Build and curate evaluation datasets and benchmarks tailored to automotive AI use cases (e.g., voice commands, diagnostic Q&A, sensor fusion outputs).
  • Create AI-assisted test generation tools that leverage LLMs to automatically produce test cases, test data, and expected-result specifications from system requirements.
  • Develop model monitoring and drift detection systems for AI features running in production and test environments.
  • Collaborate with system architects to integrate AI model validation into existing test bench infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement automated regression testing for ML model updates, ensuring backward compatibility and performance parity across software releases.
  • Analyze test results using statistical methods and ML techniques to identify root causes, failure patterns, and quality trends.
  • Work in cross-functional Agile teams spanning AI/ML, embedded software, and system integration disciplines.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in ML/AI development, with a minimum of 2 years focused on model evaluation, testing, or validation.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and testing/automation frameworks (pytest, Robot Framework, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience evaluating deep learning models — including metrics design, dataset curation, bias/fairness analysis, and regression testing.
  • Experience with LLM evaluation techniques (BLEU, ROUGE, human-in-the-loop evaluation, LLM-as-judge approaches).
  • Familiarity with ML experiment tracking and pipeline orchestration tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow, or equivalent).
  • Experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) for automated test execution.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate AI validation results into actionable insights for engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Experience with simulation-based testing or digital twin environments.
  • Familiarity with automotive test toolchains (dSpace, Vector CANoe, NI VeriStand) is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones with global engineering teams.
  • Knowledge of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF/ISO 21448) as applied to AI systems.
  • Experience with adversarial robustness testing, out-of-distribution detection, or uncertainty quantification for neural networks.

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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