Entry-Level Applications Engineer - Automotive Testing

Leidos Inc; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Entry-Level Applications Engineer to join our Dynetics team. You will serve as a key link between engineering and customers, supporting product implementation, system integration, and troubleshooting while building technical expertise under mentorship.

You will develop software tools, validate ECUs, and work with experienced engineers. Domestic and occasional international travel will be required as you help customers meet their requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or related field with <2 years experience.
• Basic understanding of IP addressing, TCP/IP and network troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with ability to engage clients and collaborate across disciplines.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with automotive OEM customers to develop, install, and commission automotive test systems at manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with customers to design and improve vehicle manufacturing and testing processes.
• Support validation of ECUs and vehicle systems at facilities or labs.
• Perform diagnostic testing on vehicles.
• Create and maintain software programs and scripts to test vehicle electrical functionality.
• Design, develop, and document tools that support deployment, setup, configuration and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing software/hardware solutions used in manufacturing and engineering.
• Support integration of test systems within customer IT and plant networks.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve production efficiency, reliability and quality.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, support, and process development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Vector tools

Job description

Leidos Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Entry-Level Applications Engineer to join our Dynetics team. You will serve as a key link between engineering and customers, supporting product implementation, system integration, and troubleshooting while building technical expertise under mentorship.

You will develop software tools, validate ECUs, and work with experienced engineers. Domestic and occasional international travel will be required as you help customers meet their requirements.