IVI Validation leads - TATA Elxsi, Pune

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end validation activities for Infotainment systems and related vehicle HMI functions.
• Define overall infotainment validation strategy.
• Develop Validation Master Plan (VMP), DVP&R, and test schedules.
• Estimate testing effort, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Define validation entry and exit criteria.
• Lead test execution activities involving bench testing, labcar testing, vehicle testing.
• Ensure requirements-to-test traceability and validation coverage.
• Develop test cases for Audio functions, Radio (AM/FM/DAB),Bluetooth,Navigation,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay Voice Recognition,Connected Services,OTA Updates,Media Playback,USB Interfaces,Vehicle Settings,Telephony Functions, Telematics Features
• Review and approve test cases, test reports, defect reports, and release recommendations.
• Lead defect triage meetings and coordinate issue resolution with development teams.
• Coordinate with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE, cybersecurity, and OEM validation processes.
• Mentor validation engineers and provide technical leadership to the team.
• Support audits, customer reviews, and quality assessments.

Preferred candidate profile

• IVI system validation and testing
• Multimedia, Audio, Video, Radio and Navigation testing, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB and Smartphone Connectivity testing
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay validation, OTA update validation
• Vehicle network protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Telematics and connected vehicle features
• Requirements management and traceability, Defect management and root cause analysis
• CANoe and CANalyzer, ADB, Logcat and Android debugging tools, Jira and Azure DevOps, DOORS
• Test automation frameworks, Python or scripting knowledge
• Wireshark and network diagnostic tools
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder and customer management
• KPI tracking and reporting
• Automotive SPICE, V-Model development lifecycle