Engineer, AD/ADAS Vehicle Integration

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, Inc. seeks a Vehicle Integration Engineer to support the V&V team, ensure test vehicle software conformity, and collaborate with validation and telematics teams on testing.

You will work on ADAS testing, update test vehicles, and analyze CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet networks, with frequent travel and hands-on ECU work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer, computer science, mechatronics, electrical, etc).
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems.
• Strong Knowledge of System Testing and ADAS testing.
• Familiarity with vehicle networking architectures (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet) and diagnostic tools; ability to analyze diagnostic data.
• Experience with Linux; basic programming for vehicle scripts.
• Project Management and leadership capabilities.
• Intercultural teamwork; German language skills preferred for reading/communication with Germany.
• Ability to travel up to 30% including domestic and international trips.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• SW Integration for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: debug issues, perform system analysis, evaluate performance, and report bugs.
• Maintain and update test vehicles to latest SW/HW levels; flash ECUs, calibrate sensors, perform ECU readouts.
• Communicate and report with internal/external teams; track timelines and vehicle scheduling to minimize downtime.
• Systematically test and evaluate AD/ADAS performance; develop testing strategies and plan; establish metrics; support budget planning.

Skills

Automated Driving (ADAS)

System Testing

Cross-team coordination

Project Management

Intercultural collaboration

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CANoe

DTS Monaco

Linux

Diagnostic tools

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Join our Autonomous Driving team and help shape the next generation of automated driving technologies. We collaborate closely with leading US technology partners such as Google and NVIDIA, as well as our global engineering teams in Germany, to deliver cutting-edge hardware and software systems.

As a Vehicle Integration Engineer, you will support the V&V team by ensuring test vehicle software conformity and uptime. Additionally, you will collaborate with the validation team and telematics pre-integration teams to support their testing.

Job Responsibilities

SW Integration for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

• Debug integration issues, perform system analysis and performance evaluation.
• Execute the standard tests provided (pre drive test, health checks ...), analyze the results and address the bugs to the internal and external development partners.
• Implement and execute the test cases. Analyze test results and report corresponding bugs into tracking system.

Maintaining and updating test vehicles to the latest SW/HW levels

• Update and maintain SW and HW on dedicated test vehicles to both released and pre-released levels. The ability to flash ECUs, calibrate sensors, and perform ECU readouts is required.
• Troubleshoot software builds together with systems integration team and software developers
• Update and maintain the vehicle measurement equipment to always ensure proper operation.
• Utilize experience in advanced troubleshooting of complex CAN/Flexray/Ethernet based network architectures
• Create and support workshop orders required for more involved ECU/HW updates.

Communication and Reporting

• Keep regular communication with internal and external departments to stay informed regularly shifting timelines related to all previously mentioned tasks.
• Maintain vehicle scheduling and track hardware and software availability in order to complete tasks on time and minimize vehicle down time.
• Support other engineering teams as needed and to stay informed of feature development, issues, and release status for AD/ADAS systems.

Other Responsibilities

• Systematically test and evaluate the performance of AD/ADAS systems, with a focus on US-market specific conditions. Collect measurement data to identify, analyze, and document potential issues found during testing.
• Develop testing strategies and plan for ADAS testing projects, test routes, test methods, and reporting.
• Establish performance metrics relating to key ADAS testing deliverables and track on a recurring basis.
• Support budget planning and updates with customer departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer, computer science, mechatronics, electrical, etc).
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems. Knowledge of competitor systems and all AD/ADAS sensor technologies.
• Strong Knowledge of System Testing, functional ADAS testing and developing test cases.
• Automotive Development Knowledge: Understanding of vehicle development process. Familiarity with vehicle networking architecture (CAN, Flexray, etc), common diagnostic tools and measurement systems such as CANoe, DTS Monaco, as well as ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic and fault measurements to trouble shoot issues. Experience with Linux operating system. Basic programming proficiency for vehicle scripts.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate across multiple departments the vehicle updating, testing, and reporting in order to deliver on-time results in a dynamic environment.
• Organizational and Leadership Skills: Ability to organize people, budgets, logistics, and workshop tasks within the Tech Center, as well as with the customer departments, functional teams, and management in Germany. Ability to participate and lead groups on test-drives.
• Interpersonal and Team skills: Experience in intercultural environment, German language skills favored to read and understand project requirements and communicate with counterparts in Germany. Must be able to independently build-up working relationships with intra-company expert departments in Germany.
• Ability to travel up to 30% including domestic and international business trips and test drives. This includes test trips that require frequent overnight and weekend travel.
• Periodically lift up to 25 pounds primarily for the preparation of test drives and accompanying equipment.
• Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use and presentations. Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands.
• Valid US Driver License with a clean driving record and 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Note that after a conditional offer of employment is made, your driving record will be subject to review during a standard background check.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law.

Why should you apply?

Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.

Benefits for Full-Time

Employees Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
• Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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