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, deploying Over-the-air (OTA), ECU Flashing, and performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing, and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates).

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
• 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 an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enable us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Note: This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Information

• Date published: Aug 13, 2026
• Applications accepted until: Aug 31, 2026
• Work model: Onsite role

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

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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