Vehicle Testing / Telematics / In-Vehicle Testing Engineer - Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) - Contract

Job Title: - Vehicle Testing / Telematics / In-Vehicle Testing Engineer

Location: - Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Duration: - 1 Year

Description:

Vehicle Testing & Telematics Engineer
(Also known as Connected Vehicle Test Engineer, In-Vehicle Systems Test Engineer, Telematics Validation Engineer)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Testing & Telematics Engineer to validate connected vehicle systems, telematics control units (TCU), infotainment systems, and in-vehicle communication networks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting vehicle-level and subsystem testing to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of connected vehicle features.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle-level testing and validation of telematics and connected vehicle features.
• Test and validate TCU functionality, OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, remote services, and mobile app integrations.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing of vehicle systems.
• Analyze CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and UDS diagnostic communications using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Conduct drive testing and field validation activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and vehicle communication issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and product teams.
• Validate GPS, cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cloud-connected services.
• Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and defect tracking.
• Prepare test reports, metrics, and validation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality and safety standards.

Required Skills

Automotive & Vehicle Testing

• Vehicle-level testing and validation
• Functional and integration testing
• End-to-end system testing
• Test planning and execution
• Defect management

Telematics & Connected Vehicle

• Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
• Connected Vehicle Services
• Remote Commands
• OTA Software Updates
• Vehicle-to-Cloud Communication
• Mobile App Validation

Networking & Communication Protocols

• CAN/CAN FD
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• UDS Diagnostics
• TCP/IP
• MQTT
• Cellular Networks (4G/5G)

Tools

• Vector CANoe
• CANalyzer
• Vehicle Spy
• Wireshark
• Jira
• Azure DevOps
• HP ALM / Quality Center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive testing experience.
• Experience with connected vehicle and telematics systems.
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols.
• Experience performing vehicle testing in lab and field environments.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OEMs such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, or automotive suppliers.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity testing and ISO 21434.
• Experience with cloud platforms and connected services.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle and ADAS systems.