Test & Validation Engineer at kickmaker in San Francisco, CA
- Company: kickmaker
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Validation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vehicle network testing, ECU validation, and automated test bench development. You will work on cutting-edge projects involving electric and conventional vehicles, ensu…
Job description
- We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Validation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vehicle network testing, ECU validation, and automated test bench development. You will work on cutting-edge projects involving electric and conventional vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of system performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Test & Validation Engineer – EV Test Benches & Vehicle Integration
- Develop, execute, and maintain vehicle and bench testing procedures for ECUs and embedded systems.
- Use Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) to simulate, monitor, and validate vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
- Perform data acquisition and analysis using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and vehicle integration) to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
- Utilize IPEmotion (preferred).
- Prepare technical reports documenting test results, issues, and recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for test procedures, automation, and instrumentation setups.
Requirements
- Proven experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) in automotive environments.
- Proficient with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.
- Strong understanding of vehicle networks and embedded systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with IPEmotion for vehicle testing.
- Familiarity with ECU validation and vehicle system integration.
Skills
Required
- Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer)
- National Instruments hardware
- LabVIEW
- Embedded systems
- Test automation
- Data acquisition
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
Preferred
- IPEmotion
- ECU validation
- Vehicle system integration
Benefits
- At Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.
- Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.
- We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and welfare coverage, paid time off for rest and renewal, and a global profit-share scheme (paid bi-annually, based on company performance) so you share in our success. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
- Flexible working :We believe flexibility makes us stronger. We offer alternative schedules and the option to work remotely for part of your week — supporting both your well-being and work-life balance.
- At Kickmaker you’ll work on 5–10 projects annually, choosing from a wide range of industries : from robotics, medical devices, fitness tech, and automotive, to micro-mobility, beauty tech, sports exoskeletons, and AI-driven hardware.
- Your path evolves with your curiosity: we help you grow where your professional ambitions and personal passions meet, always connected to the latest tech breakthroughs.
- We offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family while keeping costs low. This includes health and dental coverage, paid time off and 5 sick days for rest and renewal. You can also join our 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
About kickmaker
Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency. We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality). We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative. Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco. At Kickmaker, we don’t just make products; We bring bold ideas to life. We’re a crew of 300+ engineers & experts (aka “Kickers”) obsessed with turning prototypes into reality, from robotics to medical devices to the next-gen consumer gadgets. We move fast, think big, and keep it eco-conscious. We work with the dreamers and the disruptors — from fresh startups to global industry leaders — and we make sure innovation stays true to its purpose and values. The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms. You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life, from CAD to bench testing to working robots. Kickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 10 innovation hubs we give you the tools to make your ideas happen. Our Kickmaker Assembly Lines (KAL) are 1,500m² playgrounds for hardware: 3D printers, CNC machines, welding stations, electronics benches, oscilloscopes, soldering gear, and more. It’s where you can stay close to R&D, test ideas fast, and build anything from your current project… to that side project you’ve been thinking about forever. We believe innovation works best when people connect, so we organize activities for every type of personality: from quiet brainstorming sessions to bowling nights, kayak trips, tennis matches, and weekend adventures. At least four times a year, we gather teams to share ideas, create, and recharge. Our vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together. If you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker. An image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe Kickmaker is built by innovators, for innovators. Across our 7 offices we give you the tools to make your ideas happen. Our vision is simple: build a space where innovators can explore, experiment, and push boundaries together. If you’re curious about our spirit and way of working (and you’ve got a minute) check out this short video where Leonardo da Vinci “visits” Kickmaker.An image is worth a thousand words, and this one will give you the full vibe