Senior Validation & Simulation Integration Engineer
The Senior Validation & Simulation Integration Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for verifying and validating product functionality across diverse customer requirements and environments. This role involves planning and executing analyses and tests to assess product risk and performance, driving quality decisions, and resolving issues proactively. The engineer leads cross-functional projects to integrate simulation and testing efforts, applies statistical methods for data-driven decisions, and supports process improvements to ensure product reliability and durability.
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Role overview
Confidential client is seeking a Senior Validation & Simulation Integration Engineer to own verification and validation activities for aftertreatment and related product systems. This early-career/senior-leaning technical role combines physics-based simulation, test planning, data analysis, and cross-functional integration to reduce product risk and ensure product performance across real-world customer duty cycles. The position is based in Columbus, IN and is on-site with flexibility. Employment type: Full-time / Contractor. Estimated pay: $107,728 per year (estimated).
What you’ll do
This role leads the planning, execution and integration of simulation and physical testing to drive product decisions and resolve issues before customer impact. Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop physics-driven models of customer duty cycles and system behavior to inform test plans and validation coverage.
- Create and negotiate Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) inputs with stakeholders; translate requirements into verifiable test and analysis activities.
- Plan, track, and evaluate results from analyses and functional tests to assess product risk, reliability and durability.
- Lead verification method (VM) and FLAG (Feedback Loop Assessment Group) project work and integrate improvements across global programs.
- Lead aftertreatment (AT) system modeling and virtual engineering efforts, ensuring simulation and test complement each other.
- Apply statistical methods (ANOVA, regression, DOE, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing) to support data-driven decisions.
- Use and improve technical tools and processes (Integrity, Microsoft Power BI, McParts, iDFMEA, Engineering Standard Work).
- Coordinate technicians and temporary staff for test execution as needed; minimal direct people management.
- Document technical findings, corrective actions, and verification evidence to support program decisions.
Who we’re looking for (required)
Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical foundation in verification, simulation and data analysis:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM field (Master’s may be required for select roles).
- Experience or coursework applying statistical methods, regression, ANOVA, or design of experiments.
- Hands-on experience with simulation-driven test planning or validation activities.
- Familiarity with verification tools and processes (DVP&R, iDFMEA, test planning).
- Proficient with MS Office; experience with Power BI or data visualization tools preferred.
- Strong written technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; employer will verify eligibility.
Preferred / Nice to have
- Prior experience working in simulation-based product development or aftertreatment systems.
- Project management experience, including leading cross-functional technical projects.
- Familiarity with Integrity (requirements/test management) and McParts.
- Exposure to virtual engineering workflows, model validation, and hardware-in-the-loop or bench testing.
Location & work model
On-site with flexibility in Columbus, IN. This role requires regular presence at the Columbus facility to coordinate testing, model validation, and cross-functional activities.
Compensation & employment type
Estimated pay: $107,728 per year (estimated). Employment type: Full-time / Contractor. Exact compensation and benefits will be determined by our client and will comply with applicable state and federal laws.
Why apply through Careertakes
Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects qualified candidates with Confidential Client opportunities. If your profile matches, Careertakes may surface additional relevant openings and help guide you through the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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