Senior V&V Engineer

Job Title: Senior V&V Engineer Location: Finland Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to lead and drive V&V activities for automotive and Off-Highway Equipment (OHE) systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in HIL/SIL testing, automation, AI-driven validation approaches, and end-to-end V&V processes. This role will focus on enhancing testing efficiency through advanced automation and agentic AI solutions while ensuring the highest quality standards across product development. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) activities across the product lifecycle.Design, develop, and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test solutions.Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripting for validation activities.Create and implement Agentic AI solutions to improve testing efficiency and coverage.Identify opportunities to infuse AI across the V&V process, including test generation, execution, analysis, and reporting.Conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical assessments for new tools, methodologies, and technologies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system, software, and hardware engineering teams.Analyze test results, identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, tools, and methodologies.Ensure compliance with automotive quality and safety standards. Required Skills 10+ years of experience in Verification & Validation (V&V).Strong hands-on experience in HIL/SIL Testing within the Automotive or OHE domain.Expertise in test automation scripting (Python, CAPL, MATLAB, or equivalent).Hands-on experience in Agentic AI development and implementation.Experience in executing POCs and technical assessments.Strong understanding of end-to-end V&V processes.Experience in integrating AI-driven solutions into testing and validation activities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and J1939.Exposure to ADAS, Autonomous Systems, Electrification, or Embedded Systems.Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE.Experience with HIL platforms such as dSPACE, Vector, NI, or ETAS. About HCLTech HCLTech Finland is a leading technology and digital transformation company, delivering innovative IT, engineering, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automation solutions to customers across Finland and globally. With a strong local presence backed by HCLTech's global expertise, we help organizations accelerate innovation, enhance business performance, and navigate the evolving digital landscape. Join us to work on cutting-edge technologies and create meaningful impact for some of the world's leading enterprises.