Remote Automotive Network Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Remote work support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain vehicle communication networks. The role focuses on ensuring secure data flow between ECUs using automotive protocols, enabling features such as autonomous driving and V2X communications.

You will design architectures, troubleshoot in-vehicle networks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networks into vehicle platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer in automotive networking.
• Deep understanding of automotive protocols and standards.
• Proficiency with network simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience with embedded systems and vehicle diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design automotive network architectures (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, FlexRay).
• Configure and troubleshoot in-vehicle networks.
• Develop network diagnostic tools to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with software/hardware teams to integrate network components.
• Ensure network security protocols are implemented and maintained.
• Analyze network performance and optimize for low latency.

Skills

Automotive networking

Network troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAN/LIN simulations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Remote Automotive Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the complex communication networks within their vehicles. Working remotely, you will focus on ensuring seamless and secure data flow between various electronic control units (ECUs) and systems using industry-standard automotive protocols. This role is essential for enabling advanced features like autonomous driving, infotainment, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. You will be a key contributor to the development of connected and intelligent vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify automotive network architectures, including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and FlexRay.
• Configure and troubleshoot in-vehicle network communication systems.
• Develop network diagnostic tools and methods to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate network components into vehicle platforms.
• Ensure network security protocols are implemented and maintained effectively.
• Analyze network performance data and optimize communication for efficiency and low latency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer, with specific experience in automotive networking.
• Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols and standards.
• Proficiency with network simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience with embedded systems and vehicle diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing remote work support.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to work on innovative automotive networking technologies.
• Flexible remote working hours and a focus on work-life balance.