Senior Connectivity Engineer

Volkswagen Group; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MOIA America seeks an experienced Senior Connectivity Engineer to lead end-to-end validation of wireless systems across telecom, automotive, and IoT platforms. You will own modem and connectivity features (5G/LTE, Wi‑Fi, eSIM), perform system-level testing, and drive cross-domain integration in safety-critical environments.

You will design comprehensive test plans, validate roaming and eCall features, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in IT/CS or related field.
• 7–10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end connectivity integration and validation across telecom, automotive ECUs, IoT devices, and backend systems.
• Validate 5G SA/NSA, LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM, IMS, and NTN.
• Design and execute functional, protocol, regression, and black-box tests.
• Perform drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, roaming, weak signal).
• Analyze KPIs: throughput, latency, reliability, power consumption; drive remediation.
• Develop Python scripts and Robot Framework for automation; integrate into CI/CD.
• ECU diagnostics and CAN/UDS validation; manage defect lifecycle in JIRA/ALM.

Skills

Exceptional communication

System-level thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder coordination

Ownership & initiative

Education

B.S. in Information Technology or Computer Science

Masters in IT/CS (preferred)

Tools

QXDM

QCAT

ELT

Wireshark

adb

JIRA/ALM

Job description

• Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)

As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

Brief Role Description

A Senior Connectivity Engineer responsible for leading end-to-end validation and integration of wireless communication systems across telecom, automotive, and IoT platforms. The role involves deep technical ownership of modem and connectivity features (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM), system-level testing, and cross-domain integration spanning embedded devices, vehicle networks, and backend services. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, automation development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality connectivity solutions in complex, safety-critical environments.

Role Responsibilities

End-to-End System Integration & Connectivity Validation – 30%

• Lead integration and validation of connectivity across telecom, automotive ECUs, IoT devices, and backend/cloud systems
• Validate technologies including 5G (SA/NSA), LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM, IMS, and NTN
• Ensure seamless system-of-systems communication (device modem/ecu vehicle cloud)

Test Strategy, Design & Execution – 25%

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, protocol, regression, and black-box testing
• Validate features such as eSIM, roaming, emergency services (eCall), and carrier aggregation
• Ensure coverage of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, IMS signaling, etc.)

Performance, Stability & Field Validation – 20%

• Conduct stability, MTBF, and performance testing
• Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)
• Analyze KPIs such as throughput, latency, reliability, and power consumption
• Lead and coordinate incident response for high-severity events
• Conduct post-incident reviews and drive long-term remediation and resilience improvements

Automation, Debugging & Continuous Integration – 15%

• Develop automation scripts using Python and Robot Framework
• Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support SiL/HiL environments
• Perform log analysis and root cause investigation using tools like QXDM, Wireshark, adb

Diagnostics, Quality Assurance & Collaboration – 10%

• Perform ECU diagnostics and flashing using tools like ODIS; validate CAN/UDS communication
• Manage defect lifecycle using JIRA/ALM tools and ensure release quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document test results, procedures, and best practices

Qualification requirements

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 7–10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems

Education

• B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science (or related education)

General Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong system-level thinking (multi-domain integration)
• Ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
• Stakeholder and supplier coordination skills

Connectivity & Networking

• 5G SA/NSA, LTE, mmWave, IMS, Wi-Fi, NTN
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv6, VLAN, carrier aggregation
• Experience with MQTT, SOME/IP, and networking stacks

Automotive & Embedded Systems

• CAN, UDS, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
• Vehicle E/E architecture and ECU communication
• Experience with vehicle integration and diagnostics (ODIS)

System Integration & Cloud

• End-to-end vehicle-to-cloud connectivity validation
• Backend/service interaction validation
• Experience working with distributed systems and APIs

Testing & Validation

• System, protocol, regression, black-box testing
• Stability, MTBF, performance, and field (drive) testing
• SiL/HiL testing and CI/CD integration

Automation & Programming

• Python scripting, Robot Framework, UI Automator
• Test automation for connectivity and system validation

Tools

• QXDM, QCAT, ELT, Wireshark, adb, QPST
• Defect tools: JIRA, HP ALM, ClearQuest

Platforms

• Android, Windows, iOS, Linux
• Exposure to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite-based communication systems
• Knowledge of 5G advanced features (network slicing, URLLC, VoNR)
• Familiarity with private 5G networks and edge computing architectures
• Understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and system-of-systems integration
• Experience with Autonomous/ADAS connectivity validation workflows
• Familiarity with fleet connectivity platforms and telematics system
• Experience validating vehicle-to-cloud communication pipelines

Work Flexibility

Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• 30 - 40% business travel

Competencies

• Act as an owner
• Be a pioneer
• Handle complexity
• Live integrity & compliance
• Perform together
• Think ahead

MOIA America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.