Full-Time

Test Engineer

Brake Controls Validation

Goken

Goken

51-200 employees

Engineering and technology services for OEMs

Compensation Overview

$70 - $78/hr

San Mateo, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
JIRA
Simulink
Confluence

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6+ years relevant industry experiences.
  • Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
  • Braking Systems Expertise: Direct ownership of functional development, tuning, or validation for hydraulic braking systems (e.g., ABS, ESC, TCS, e-Brake) at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Proven track record of debugging complex, ambiguous, and multi-faceted issues spanning the hardware-software-firmware boundary.
  • HIL Validation: Extensive experience developing, configuring, and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to execute automated firmware regression testing.
  • Lifecycle Knowledge: Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle, including software release processes, change management, and long-term schedule planning.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS office
  • Advanced, hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE (ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk), Polarion, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL-D).
  • Experience writing test scripts using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or CAPL to automate HIL validation suites.
Responsibilities
  • Drive Technical Specifications: Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for brake controls, collaborating closely with external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Supplier Management: Lead suppliers in the development of brake control functions to meet prescribed performance targets and ensuring delivery of FW releases in time for company milestones.
  • Advance Diagnostic Tooling: Design and develop robust diagnostic scripts and tools to streamline system troubleshooting and validation.
  • Lead Firmware Validation: Partner with suppliers to design, adapt, and execute rigorous test plans and firmware regression suites, ensuring all deadlines and project milestones are met.
  • Own Defect Resolution: Lead the triage, resolution, and impact assessment of supplier firmware defects by leveraging insights from architecture and system design teams.
  • Collaborate Across Domains: Partner with multidisciplinary experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics to integrate cutting-edge innovations into the core vehicle platform.

Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, California

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Goken expanded validation and verification services in October 2025 as automakers embraced zonal architecture.
  • Its Pune offshore center and seven-year India presence support lower-cost capacity growth.
  • The company is publishing fresh engineering insights in 2026, signaling active demand-generation and thought leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Automakers are consolidating suppliers around zonal-architecture expertise, squeezing smaller validation vendors like Goken.
  • Heavy automotive concentration leaves Goken exposed to OEM capex pauses and program cancellations.
  • If large OEMs internalize validation and verification, Goken's core services lose pricing power.

What makes Goken unique

  • Dublin-headquartered Goken spans Ohio, Pune, and Yokohama, enabling hybrid engineering delivery.
  • It specializes in automotive validation, verification, CAE simulation, and software-defined vehicle testing.
  • Its onshore-offshore model helps OEMs and Tier-1s stand up dedicated engineering operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget