Senior Telematics Engineer

Hyundai Mobis North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Mobis North America is seeking a Senior Telematics Engineer in Plymouth, MI. This role provides advanced technical leadership in telematics system development and validation, influencing specifications while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in telematics engineering, a BS in a relevant field, and strong communication skills to enhance cross-functional collaboration. The position requires both technical know-how and project management responsibilities, making it essential for an impactful contribution to vehicle development projects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Telematics engineering, validation, or system development.
• Experience with OEM vehicle development projects from start to production.
• Design and/or validation experience in Telematics systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation of Telematics specifications and functional requirements.
• Oversee construction and execution of Telematics function validation plans and testing.
• Serve as a technical lead for internal core development teams.
• Communicate effectively with software design and validation teams.

Skills

Telematics engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Automotive communication technologies

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Company Overview

MOBIS Technical Center of North America is the Research & Development Center for Hyundai MOBIS, a Tier 1 supplier and an affiliate under Hyundai Motor Group. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (Electronics, cockpit and front‑end module), core system, eco‑friendly and DAS‑mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICs/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

Requirements

Role Overview: The Senior Telematics Engineer provides advanced technical leadership in Telematics system development, validation, and feature integration. This role interprets and influences Telematics specifications, leads validation strategy, collaborates with HQ and internal engineering teams, and mentors junior engineers. The position requires strong communication skills, cross functional leadership, and deep experience with OEM vehicle development from concept through production. This role also contributes to methodology improvement, exploratory testing, and advanced test case development across Telematics, multimedia, and broadcast domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation of Telematics specifications and functional requirements.
• Oversee construction and execution of Telematics function validation plans and testing.
• Provide senior‑level expertise in HU system and sub‑system specifications.
• Evaluate new and current Telematics feature requirements and collaborate with HQ to influence design direction.
• Serve as a technical lead for internal core development teams.
• Communicate effectively with software design and validation teams to improve overall system performance.
• Prepare and review technical evaluations and proposals for engineering change requests.
• Participate in and influence design reviews for software and hardware.
• Own test and design definitions and requirements at a senior engineering level.
• Lead project management activities, including project reviews and cross‑functional coordination.
• Oversee creation of system test plans based on specifications and industry standards.
• Analyze test results using all types of logs and provide senior‑level root‑cause analysis and recommendations.
• Develop test cases based on exploratory testing, methodology improvements, and change requests.
• Create test reports based on findings and validation outcomes.
• Perform testing of Telematics, multimedia, and broadcast systems through both simulation environments and in‑vehicle evaluations.

Authority & Scope

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalates matters as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 5–7 years of experience in Telematics engineering, validation, or system development
• Experience with OEM vehicle development projects from start to production
• Design and/or validation experience in Telematics systems
• Software testing experience in vehicle infotainment systems
• Experience in test case development and specification/requirement analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Senior‑level Telematics engineering and leadership capability
• Experience with CAN, TCP/IP, ADB, and automotive communication technologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional and global collaboration
• Ability to lead technical discussions and resolve complex issues
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred Education & Experience

• Advanced experience with global OEM development cycles
• Experience influencing system‑level architecture and feature roadmaps
• Korean language ability
• Senior‑level decision‑making skills

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office‑based and may require occasional travel or extended hours based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Travel

• Occasional international travel
• Frequent local travel

EEO Statement

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.