Entry Level Validation Lead Jobs
New grad validation lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on project work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Aldevron hiring at this level now.
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Role: Python Test Automation Engineer - OTA Validation
Location: Dearborn, MI – Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
Required:
- BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
- Good Experience in OTA SW Upgrade / Downgrade
- Experience in creating Software updates and deploy Over-the-air (OTA)
- Experience in ECU Flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates)
- Experience Performing Stress, functional, feature & Core hotfix Testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs.
- Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules
- Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
- Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
- Test Automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
- Good Experience in HIL Validation Platforms like DSPACE, In Vehicle Automation Testing, experience in Testing Tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
- Good Experience / Knowledge working on Issue management, Defect Management and Version Management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
- Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues.
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality.
- Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, Mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
- Good Knowledge of UDS Protocol, Validating Diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN Protocols etc.
- Knowledge of CAN Flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
- Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL Scripting etc. would be added advantage
- Should be able to support DevOps Team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same
Email: roopesh@lorventech.com
Role: Python Test Automation Engineer - OTA Validation
Location: Dearborn, MI – Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
Required:
- BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
- Good Experience in OTA SW Upgrade / Downgrade
- Experience in creating Software updates and deploy Over-the-air (OTA)
- Experience in ECU Flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates)
- Experience Performing Stress, functional, feature & Core hotfix Testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs.
- Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules
- Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
- Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
- Test Automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
- Good Experience in HIL Validation Platforms like DSPACE, In Vehicle Automation Testing, experience in Testing Tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
- Good Experience / Knowledge working on Issue management, Defect Management and Version Management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
- Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues.
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality.
- Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, Mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
- Good Knowledge of UDS Protocol, Validating Diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN Protocols etc.
- Knowledge of CAN Flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
- Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL Scripting etc. would be added advantage
- Should be able to support DevOps Team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same
Email: roopesh@lorventech.com
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- Apple4
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- CAI2
- Etched2
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- Technology & Software15
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Manufacturing3
Entry Level Validation Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level validation lead job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or academic lab work where you can demonstrate familiarity with validation protocols, documentation practices, and quality systems. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand regulatory frameworks relevant to their industry, can write or follow test scripts, and show attention to detail. A portfolio of validation projects or coursework in engineering, life sciences, or a related field gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level validation leads?
Companies hiring entry level validation leads right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Aldevron, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies that have structured onboarding programs and steady compliance-driven demand for junior validation staff.
Are there remote entry level validation lead jobs?
Yes, though most validation lead roles at the entry level require some on-site presence because the work involves physical equipment, facilities, or regulated production environments. About 13% of entry level validation lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist but on-site roles remain the majority at this experience level.
Are these new grad validation lead jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying experience, and does not require an existing professional license. If a role mentions training programs or entry-level development tracks, those are strong signals that it is built for new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level validation leads?
Entry Level validation lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they operate under strict regulatory and quality requirements that create steady demand for validation professionals even at the start of their careers.