Infotainment & Cluster SME – Verification & Validation

Infotainment & Cluster SME – V&V: Connected Services SME (Infotainment + Telematics + Cloud exposure in Automotive)

Job Title: Infotainment & Cluster SME – Verification & Validation

Experience: 12-15 years in Automotive Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, and V&V

Role Overview:

As an Infotainment & Cluster Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Verification & Validation, you will lead the testing and validation of advanced infotainment systems and digital instrument clusters for modern vehicles. You will define V&V strategies, ensure compliance with automotive standards, and deliver a seamless user experience across cockpit domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Domain Expertise:
• Act as the technical authority for infotainment and cluster V&V activities.
• Provide guidance on standards like ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Test Strategy & Planning:
• Define V&V strategies for infotainment (Android Automotive, QNX, Linux) and cluster systems.
• Develop test plans for bench, simulation, and vehicle-level testing.
• Execution & Analysis:
• Validate infotainment features (media, navigation, voice assistants, connectivity) and cluster functionalities (speedometer, tell-tales, driver information).
• Perform functional, performance, and UX validation.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Tools & Frameworks:
• Work with tools like CANoe, dSPACE, Vector, and infotainment/cluster automation frameworks.
• Support test automation and reporting.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with system engineers, software developers, and UX teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide V&V feedback.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and connectivity technologies.
• Hands-on experience in Verification & Validation for automotive infotainment and cluster systems.
• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS, QNX, Linux, and AUTOSAR.
• Proficiency in CANoe, dSPACE, and infotainment/cluster test automation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with voice assistants, navigation systems, and connected services.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, functional safety, and UX validation.
• Exposure to digital cockpit integration and multi-display environments.