EE Commissioning Lead Engineer

VinFast; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VinFast Irvine-based engineering team seeks an EE Commissioning Lead Engineer to manage software updating, configuration management and verification for test vehicles. You will ensure the software baseline is maintained before testing and coordinate with engineering groups to support CTF, validation and ADAS activities.

You will work hands-on with vehicles, diagnostic tools, flashing systems and vehicle networks, ensuring accurate records and smooth software readiness for critical engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree or equivalent automotive experience.
• Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostics, ECU programming, or vehicle software updates.
• Understanding modern vehicle electrical architecture and ECU-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform software updates, flashing, reprogramming and configuration on VinFast test vehicles.
• Update ECUs/ECMs using approved VinFast diagnostic tools and verify configurations.
• Conduct OTA and workshop-based software updates per engineering requirements.
• Prepare vehicles with required software baseline for CTF, validation, and ADAS testing.
• Verify software versions and vehicle configurations before and after updates.
• Maintain records of software versions, update history and issues.
• Coordinate with CTF, ADAS, InR and R&D teams for release readiness.
• Support diagnostic activities and troubleshoot update failures.

Skills

English communication

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics knowledge

Independent work

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

ECU programming tools

Vehicle diagnostic tools

CAN/CAN FD

Job description

Irvine, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

PositionSummary

• EECommissioning Lead Engineer is responsible for software updating, configurationmanagement, verification and software readiness VinFast engineering and testvehicles.
• This positionsupports CTF, vehicle validation, quality investigation, ADAS, InR and otherengineering activities by ensuring that test vehicles are maintained requiredsoftware baseline and configuration before testing.
• Role requireshands-on work with vehicles, engineering diagnostic tools, softwareflashing/update systems, vehicle networks and internal engineering processes.

Key responsibilities

• Performsoftware updates, flashing, reprogramming and configuration VinFastengineering and test vehicles
• Updatevehicle ECUs/ECMs and other electronic control modules using approvedVinFast engineering and diagnostic tools
• Performvehicle OTA and workshop-based software updates according engineeringrequirements
• Preparevehicles with required software baseline before CTF, validation, ADAS andengineering testing
• Verifysoftware versions and vehicle configuration before and after softwareupdates
• Confirmsuccessful installation and correct operation updated software
• Performpost-update vehicle health checks and basic functional verification
• Identifyand troubleshoot software update failures, communication errors, ECUprogramming issues and configuration mismatches
• Performbasic diagnostics using DTCs, ECU status, logs and vehicle networkinformation
• Collectlogs and technical information when software installation or vehiclefunctionality issues occur
• Escalatesoftware-related issues to appropriate engineering teams with cleartechnical information and supporting evidence
• Maintainaccurate records of vehicle software versions, update history,configuration, update status and identified issues
• Tracksoftware readiness of the engineering/test fleet and provide regularstatus updates to CTF management and engineering teams
• Coordinatesoftware update activities with CTF, ADAS, InR, R&D, and otherengineering teams
• Followapproved software release, configuration management and vehicle updateprocedures
• Ensurethat only approved software packages and configurations are installed onengineering vehicles
• Supporturgent software updates and vehicle preparation for critical engineeringtests when required
• Maintainsoftware update equipment, diagnostic devices, laptops, interfaces,cables, adapters and related engineering tools
• Supportdevelopment and continuous improvement of vehicle software updateprocedures and documentation
• Ensurecompliance with safety requirements when working with electric vehiclesand vehicle electrical/electronic systems
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Electronics, Computer Engineering or related technical field; equivalentrelevant automotive experience may be considered
• Hands-onexperience with automotive diagnostics, ECU programming, vehicle softwareupdates or vehicle electrical/electronic systems
• Understandingmodern vehicle electronic architecture and ECU-based systems
• Basicknowledge automotive communication networks such as CAN etc
• Experienceusing automotive diagnostic or engineering tools
• Abilityto read and understand DTCs, diagnostic reports, ECU information andsoftware version data
• Strongcomputer skills and ability to work with engineering software andWindows/Linux-based diagnostic applications
• Abilityto follow technical procedures accurately and maintain detailed records
• Strongtroubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Abilityto work independently and manage software updates across multiple vehicles
• Goodwritten and verbal communication skills in English
• ValidU.S. driver's license and ability to safely operate test vehicles
• Readinessfor business trips

Preferredqualification

• Experienceworking with electric vehicles (EV)
• Experiencewith automotive OEM, R&D, vehicle validation, test fleet, prototypefleet or engineering workshop operations
• Experiencewith ECU flashing/programming and vehicle configuration management
• Knowledgeof CAN, CAN FD or similar automotive communication protocols
• Experiencewith vehicle diagnostic and data-logging tools
• Experiencewith OTA software update processes
• Understandingsoftware release management and vehicle software baselines
• Experiencewith Jira or similar issue-tracking systems
• High-voltageEV safety training or certification is preferred
• Strongattention to detail and accuracy
• Structuredand process-oriented approach
• Strongtechnical troubleshooting capability
• Abilityto manage multiple vehicles and software configurations simultaneously
• Abilityto work effectively under changing engineering priorities
• Gooddocumentation and reporting discipline
• Strongcommunication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ownershipand accountability for vehicle software readiness