Automotive Validation Engineer - Telematics Validation

Job Title: Telematics Test Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Columbus, Indiana

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Connected Vehicle Test Engineer to validate telematics systems and ensure seamless vehicle connectivity. The role involves end-to-end testing of telematics control units (TCUs), vehicle communication systems, and integration with backend platforms and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and validate Telematics Control Units (TCU) and connected vehicle features
• Verify functionalities such as GPS, eCall/bCall, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular communication (2G/3G/4G/5G)
• Perform end-to-end testing across vehicle systems, backend servers, and mobile applications
• Execute and validate Over-the-Air (OTA) software update test cases
• Conduct regression, sanity, and smoke testing to ensure system stability
• Analyze logs using tools such as CAN loggers, network analyzers, and packet capture tools
• Work with automotive and communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, MQTT, and HTTP/HTTPS
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM)
• Collaborate closely with developers, system engineers, and validation teams for issue resolution
• Perform field testing and vehicle-level validation when required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Experience in telematics, connected vehicles, or embedded systems testing
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular networks)
• Hands-on experience with debugging and log analysis tools
• Familiarity with OTA updates and backend integration testing
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills