OTA (Over-the-Air) Validation Engineer – Automotive

About the Position

We are seeking an OTA (Over-the-Air) Validation Engineer – Automotive to join our team in Dearborn, United States. This role involves creating software updates and deploying Over-the-air (OTA) for automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Good Experience in 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.
• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• Good Experience in 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.
• 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

We Offer

• Compensation: $74,000 – $84,500 per year + Cost of Living Allowance
• Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a creator of AI solutions and a technology services provider that connects AI investment with business value by developing full-stack AI solutions for its clients. Their deep industry knowledge, along with their process and engineering expertise, allows them to incorporate the unique context of each organization into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible results, and keep businesses at the forefront in an ever-changing environment. More information can be found at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship: Not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
• Applications accepted until: August 31, 2026
• Compensation: The compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
• Interviews: Applicants may be required to attend in-person or video interviews. Candidates may also be required to present their current state or government-issued identification during each interview.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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