Kalpana C

Senior HIL Testing Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems testing, specializing in HIL validation of AUTOSAR-based ECUs. Strong expertise in real-time testing, fault injection, diagnostics validation, and test automation using Python, pytest, CANoe, and dSPACE / VT HIL platforms. Proven ability to design robust HIL architectures, automate regression suites, and support SOP-ready ECU releases.

Senior Test Engineer - KPIT Technologies ltd. - Chennai

(2023-01 - 2025-06)

Embedded Test Engineer - Global Edge ltd - Bangalore

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

Test Engineer - Jaguar Land Rover - Bengaluru

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Reviewed infotainment and instrument cluster (BCMA ECU) requirements, including speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges, tell-tales, chimes, warnings, and driver alerts, ensuring complete test coverage and ASPICE compliance.
• Designed manual and automated test cases in Genkin with full requirement traceability, and developed validation scenarios for cluster displays, backlighting, and infotainment functions.
• Executed manual and automated testing of cluster and infotainment features, including gauge accuracy, warning indicators, audio chimes, and media controls, performed daily build flashing, pre-integration validation, and performance/stress testing over CAN, LIN, and Ethernet protocols using Vector CANoe, DSpace.
• Built a Hybrid Python Automation Framework using PyTest, Selenium, and Rest APIs, Integrated Python scripts with CANoe/CAPL to trigger UDS diagnostic requests (Service 22, 27, 31, 2E, 29, etc.).
• Implemented utilities for CAN message parsing, logging, JSON/XML validation, and secure diagnostic authentication.
• Analyzed system and diagnostic logs, verifying signal-level functionality, HMI behavior and cluster response under ignition cycles and power modes, identifying root causes and ensuring system stability.
• Managed requirements and defects using JIRA, X-Ray, and TRM, maintaining structured reporting, tracking, and ASPICE-aligned lifecycle management.
• Collaborated with hardware and software integration teams to resolve cluster and infotainment issues, supported regression testing, and ensured compliance with ISO 26262 safety standards and OEM quality requirements.
• Performed vehicle-level testing of Instrument Cluster and ADAS systems, validating display outputs, tell-tale indicators, and CAN signal behavior during real-time driving scenarios.
• For ADAS modules like AEB, ACC, and TSR, executed functional tests in motion to verify system responses, sensor integration, and cross-domain ECU communication under dynamic road conditions.

Test Engineer - Honda

(2024-02 - 2024-08)

• Analyzed ADAS and Infotainment requirements (speedometer, seat belt warnings, tell-tales, audio, media, driver alerts) and derived testable scenarios.
• Designed and documented manual and automated test cases for infotainment features and ADAS functions, developing simulations.
• Executed functional and network-level validation over CAN, LIN, and Ethernet protocols, including cluster validation (speedometer, tell-tales) and ADAS feature validation under simulated vehicle conditions.
• Performed log analysis to validate system behavior, identify issues, and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Reported and tracked defects in Redmine, collaborated with developers for resolution, and conducted regression testing.

Test Engineer - KPIT Technologies ltd.

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Test an Embedded C application module (e.g., Throttle control or LED controller) to verify correct functional behavior, boundary conditions, and fault handling (error injection).

• Integrate with HIL (Hardware-in-the-loop) test benches (dSPACE/ETAS)
• Automate flashing & logging with Python and Serial CAN.
• Add fault injection tests (simulate stuck throttle)
• Store results in SQL DB and generate reports.
• Implemented Python-based framework for attack simulation (Replay, DoS, Tampering).
• Validate ECU after key update for key rotation test.
• Automate flashing modified firmware & validate secure boot for Firmware Integrity

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Mother Geethanjali Institute of Science and Technology Nellore (2015)

Diploma - Govt Polytechnic for Women, Nellore (2012)

X - Government High school, Nellore (2008)