Senior Automotive Diagnostics Engineer

Talentstra; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentstra is seeking an experienced Diagnostics Engineer to design and implement real-time diagnostic monitors for automotive systems. You will develop robust diagnostic algorithms, validate them with software tests, HIL benching, and fleet data to ensure reliability across diverse vehicle conditions.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, formal requirement derivation, and knowledge of UDS/ISO 14229, CAN/LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in automotive diagnostics or related fields.
• Proficient in C/C++, modern features.
• Experience designing and implementing diagnostic algorithms.
• Familiar with UDS/ISO14229, DTC, OBD.
• Experience with CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with software unit testing and HIL testing.
• Ability to derive requirements from failure modes.
• Experience validating with fleet and bench data.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement real-time diagnostic monitors.
• Develop signal plausibility checks and degradation detection.
• Create fault isolation logic for system faults.
• Perform software unit testing and HIL testing.
• Conduct automated regression testing.
• Validate diagnostics across varied vehicle conditions.

Skills

C/C++

Diagnostic algorithms

Automotive protocols

Vehicle systems engineering

Real-time software

HIL testing

Software testing

Tools

UDS ISO 14229

OBD-II SAE J1979

CAN bus

LIN bus

Automotive Ethernet

Model-based diagnostics

Job description

Talentstra is seeking an experienced Diagnostics Engineer to design and implement real-time diagnostic monitors for automotive systems. You will develop robust diagnostic algorithms, validate them with software tests, HIL benching, and fleet data to ensure reliability across diverse vehicle conditions.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, formal requirement derivation, and knowledge of UDS/ISO 14229, CAN/LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.