About Nagarjun
I am an experienced AI Automation , Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer specializing in automotive software and system testing (HiL/SiL). I support OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in ensuring high software quality across the entire development lifecycle — from test strategy and planning to automation and result analysis.
My expertise includes the development of test concepts, test plans, and test specifications, as well as executing manual and automated tests (integration, system, regression). I have strong hands-on experience in building and maintaining HiL test systems and implementing test automation using Python
Proven expertise across ASPICE process areas including SYS.5 (System Testing ), SYS.4 (System Integration Testing), SWE.6 (Software Qualification Testing) and SWE.5 (Software Integration Testing – SIL).
I also bring solid knowledge of ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), supporting teams in meeting quality and compliance standards.
Skilled AI Engineer in applying AI Autonomous perception,Computer Vision (OpenCV, YOLOv8 model’s ), ML/DL,Python, C++,AI framworks & Models ,Docker,my SQL, Agentic AI .robotics frameworks and middleware, including ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
I am proficient with tools such as CANoe, Jira, Polarion, DOORS, and Jenkins, and have experience working with Automotive Ethernet ,CAN/LIN communication protocols.
I have contributed to projects in ADAS/AD (e.g., 360° camera systems, traffic sign recognition), Body Control Modules (BCM), infotainment.
Certified in Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434), ISTQB Certified Test Engineer, with German language proficiency (B1–B2).
English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
Can work on-site
Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)
Experience
- Schaeffler Automotive GmbHSystem & Software Test Engineer -FreelancerAUTOMOBILEMarch 2024 - August 2024 (5 months)Herzogenaurach, Germany• • Worked as a SIL/HIL Validation Architect Consultant for Schaeffler Automotive GmbH, responsible for understanding and analyzing architecture design specifications, developing the SIL interface, and designing the dynamic test (SWE5) concept , MATLAB/Simulink models verification , Supported HIL/SIL verification and validation activities in alignment with the ASPICE process.
- JOYNEXT GmbH -VW,SKODAInfotainment -Head unit System and SW Validation EngineerJanuary 2022 - March 2023 (1 year and 2 months)Škoda, Piła, WP, Poland• • Understanding/ Analyzing CRS,SRS & Applicable Documents and developing Test specification ,Test cases.• • Performing System Test( Head unit power up sequence ,Bluetooth, USB connection )& Cyber security Validation and Fuzz Testing to identify & Detect critical bugs, vulnerabilities .• • Verifying and validating the test reports and creating defect tickets for software Bugs and Supporting Blue team and Red team members regarding Cyber security topics as per guide line ISO/SAE 21434 compliance• • Performing MIBCAN & I-CAN interface Test by using CAPL, Python scripts and generating Test metrics and discussing with customer about Test progress &Supporting ASPICE(Blue team member ) process activities .
- Topit Services GmbH -Magna Electronics GmbHADAS System & SW -Fusa Test Architect (SYS.4 &SYS.5)August 2020 - September 2021 (1 year and 1 month)63 Aschaffenburg, Germany• • Understanding/ Analyzing Technical safety SRD (Automatic Emergency Braking -AEB) and Developing functional safety Test strategy and Test plan, Test methods as per ISO26262 compliance.• • Performing ISO 26262 Functional safety Testing -HIL (Software and system level) for ADAS AEB Features-Ibrake, pfgs, LTA..etc based on RADAR( MRR , SRR ) , Sensor Fusion & Camera Object detection . Writing test plan and test case for HIL testing, investigating on issues and reporting of Bugs .• • Active contribution in the ISO 26262 Functional safety requirement Engineering -SYS.4 and SY.5 ASPICE assessment meetings.• • Discussions with customer regarding Test progress and Test metrics
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Education
- Certified in Functional Safety (ISO 26262)Certified in Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Cybersecurity (ISO 21434), ISTQB Certified Test EngineerCybersecurity (ISO 21434), ISTQB Certified Test Engineer