Development Engineer

Akkodis; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an ADAS - Characteristics Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in San Jose, CA. The role involves defining and testing ADAS system characteristics, collaborating with engineering teams, and executing vehicle evaluations. Applicants should have a solid background in the automotive industry, relevant experience with ADAS systems, and a valid US driver’s license. This position offers competitive rates and the potential for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, networks, and ADAS systems.
• Hands-on experience with ADAS hardware and software.
• Experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe).
• Familiarity with requirements tools (DOORS, Codebeamer).
• Valid US driver’s license (clean record).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain ADAS characteristics and KPIs for the US market.
• Plan and execute on-road and proving-ground test drives.
• Perform subjective and objective ADAS performance evaluations.
• Set up and manage vehicle measurement and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze results and report status to engineering leadership.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Vehicle architecture knowledge

ADAS systems knowledge

Experience with ADAS hardware

Experience with Vector tools

Requirements tools familiarity

Valid US driver’s license

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

CANoe

DOORS

Codebeamer

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an ADAS - Characteristics Development Engineer for 12 month Contract job with a client in San Jose, CA 95134 (Onsite). Ideally, looking for applicants with a solid background in the Automobile industry is a must.

Rate Range: $80/hour to $90/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Overview

Define, test, and approve ADAS system characteristics with a focus on assisted driving, parking, and safety. This role involves vehicle testing, KPI evaluation, and close collaboration with global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain ADAS characteristics and KPIs for the US market
• Plan and execute on-road and proving-ground test drives
• Perform subjective and objective ADAS performance evaluations
• Set up and manage vehicle measurement and data acquisition systems
• Analyze results and report status to engineering leadership

Required Skills

• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, networks, and ADAS systems
• Hands‑on experience with ADAS hardware and software
• Experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
• Familiarity with requirements tools (DOORS, Codebeamer, or similar)
• Valid US driver’s license (clean record)

Preferred

• Experience with dGPS and IMU.

Education

• Advanced degree preferred.

Travel

• Up to 30% domestic travel; limited international travel.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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