OTA Validation / Test Automation engineer

OTA Validation / Test Automation Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking an OTA Validation / Test Automation engineer for one of our clients in Dearborn, Michigan. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: OTA Validation / Test Automation Engineer

Location: Dearborn, Michigan (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Pay Rate: $35/hour - $42/hour

Job Description:

• Good experience in OTA SW upgrade / downgrade
• Experience in creating software updates and deploying over-the-air (OTA)
• Experience in ECU flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates)
• Experience performing stress, functional, feature & core hotfix testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs
• Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI modules
• Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
• Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
• Test automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
• Good experience in HIL validation platforms like DSPACE, in-vehicle automation testing, experience in testing tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
• Good experience/knowledge working on issue management, defect management and version management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
• Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues
• Coordinate with product owners and feature owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality
• Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
• Good knowledge of UDS protocol, validating diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN protocols etc.
• Knowledge of CAN flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
• Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL scripting etc. would be an added advantage
• Should be able to support DevOps team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

• Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
• Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe
• Received the TechServe Excellence award
• Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
• Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022