Validation Engineer at GILLIG in Loveland, CO
- Company: GILLIG
- Location: Loveland, CO
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $75,000 - $125,000/annual salary + premium benefits
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for qua…
Job description
- As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.
- As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure that Mechanical and Electrical Components, as well as entire vehicle systems, are validated to program timelines and ensure all test plans and related documentation are completed on time. Responsibilities include direct engagement with our suppliers, external testing facilities, and internal cross-functional engineering teams to ensure compliance to requirements to achieve program objectives.
- This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Loveland, CO Technology Center and reports to the Manager of Validation but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Support validation activities surrounding the planning and execution of DV/PV testing for components, systems, and entire vehicles, ensuring complete traceability between requirements, test results, and test reports
- Develop and release comprehensive DV/PV test plans based on program targets, control documents, and requirements for both external suppliers and internal teams
- Support engineering design and/or DFMEA reviews with Engineering and/or Suppliers
- Coordinate and document requirements, design verification, and validation with suppliers and external testing resources to support the overall program validation plan
- Support the development and implementation of test benches for internal testing
- Work closely with the Engineering teams to develop and deploy instrumentation and data acquisition strategies, data analysis methodologies and best practices for planning and conducting effective and timely testing activities
- Gather and refine complex data sets into useable information and reports
- Report test results, document non-conformances, and work with related engineering teams to identify root causes and develop solutions
- Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment and instrumentation
- Support the development and deployment of engineering standards
- Support as a technical resource at external facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
- Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle testing/validation
- Experience working with internal and external customers, engineering service suppliers, and supervising 3rd party test facilities
- Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA
- Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, internal and external suppliers.
- Familiarity with testing processes, including creating and executing test plans on vehicles supporting program timelines
- Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills
Required
- Time management
- DV/PV testing
- DFMEA
- Instrumentation and data acquisition
- Data analysis
- Test plan development
Benefits
- $75,000 - $125,000/annual salary + premium benefits
- Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
About GILLIG
Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years! Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG’s clean technology heavy-duty transit buses. We are committed to developing the most reliable buses that connect communities, eliminates congestion, and contributes to a greener environment. Our engineers are engaged in designing, analyzing, testing, launching, and problem solving across a wide range of technical areas. Validation Engineering is responsible for the testing, simulation, and evaluation of systems, components and vehicle platforms for GILLIG’s continuously evolving product line. It is instrumental in ensuring design requirements are met and overall performance meets the harsh demands of the heavy-duty transit bus duty-cycle.