Vehicle Connectivity Engineer

Fast Switch

Michigan

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

FastTek Global in Michigan is seeking a Vehicle Connectivity Engineer to bridge vehicle communications with external interfaces, developing mobile app requirements and cross-functional collaboration for high-quality connectivity solutions.

You will design vehicle-side components, define security features, and work with 3rd party suppliers to establish verification criteria and test environments while driving a roadmap for automotive connectivity and infotainment features.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science.
Experience building mobile apps with a large user base interfacing cloud/server applications.
Experience in development of Android and iOS-based subsystems involving audio/video playback and device interfaces.
Experience in designing intuitive endpoints for internal and user-facing device access.
Experience with RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specification for architecture and documentation.
Experience as a Kotlin developer for Android apps and Swift for iOS apps.
Experience decomposing vehicle-level functions for mobile apps, connectivity systems, and cloud offerings.

Responsibilities

Develop mobile application requirements and manage development, sourcing, and engineering of mobile solutions.
Design vehicle-side components interacting with a commercial-grade mobile app to control features or view contents.
Develop connectivity security requirements and features interfacing with vehicle modules and app plug-ins.
Collaborate to define vehicle architecture enabling mobile app connectivity to automotive ECUs and UI/UX framework.
Implement security features in mobile apps interfacing with vehicle networks against unauthorized access.
Coordinate with 3rd party suppliers for requirements elicitation and test criteria to build internal test environments.
Document development plans, processes, and mobile applications.
Conduct benchmarking and market research on vehicle attributes and mobile app trends.
Guide technology roadmap with industry partners for connectivity, Wi-Fi, and infotainment features.
Test, verify, and validate mobile app software using industry tools.

Skills

Mobile app development

Android

iOS

RESTful APIs

Kotlin

Swift

Vehicle connectivity

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

OpenAPI

Postman

CANalyzer

ETAS-INCA

Job description

Vehicle Connectivity Engineer #1063299

Job Description

ABOUT US

We are a new US company that is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for

A Passionate and dynamic systems engineer that will bridge the gap between vehicle communications to external interfaces via different communication protocols. This position will be responsible for working cross functionally to ensure the mobile apps and connectivity plans for the company have a high-quality execution.

What you get to do

In this position the candidate will develop mobile application requirements and manage the development, sourcing, and engineering of these solutions.
Design and develop vehicle side system component requirements that interact with a commercial-grade mobile application as a conduit to control vehicle features or view vehicle contents.
Develop phone connectivity security requirements and features that interact with other application plug‑ins and vehicle modules such as secure gateway module, safety vehicle ECUs for diagnostics, flash-over-the-air and status information.
Work cross functionally to develop vehicle architecture requirements that allows mobile applications connectivity to automotive ECUs, implementation of UI/UX backend, framework, and frontend features in android or iOS environment.
Implement security features in mobile applications interfacing vehicle network from illegal access and unauthorized access to safety critical modules.
Collaborate and work with 3rd party hardware or software suppliers to engage in requirements elicitation and test criteria to establish internal test environment and test setup.
Document development plans, processes, and overall mobile applications.
Perform benchmarking / market research on vehicle attributes (features and market trends for mobile apps, vehicle content and other vehicle systems).
Lead the technology roadmap by working with industry partners to define new and innovative technology to support vehicle connectivity, Wi‑Fi and Online Infotainment features that give our customers intuitive and accessibility comfort experiences.
Test, verify and validate mobile application software using industry standard tools.

What you bring to the team

Bachelor's degree in engineering Computer engineering, Computer or Information Science.
Experience building mobile apps with a large user base interfacing cloud/server application.
Experience in development of Android and iOS-based subsystem involving technologies of audio and video playback on a local device interfacing with USB and audio streaming technologies (Bluetooth, Android-auto or Car-play).
Experience in designing intuitive and well‑modeled application interface endpoints for both internal and user‑facing device accessibility.
Experience or strong knowledge of RESTful concepts using OpenAPI specification to architect and document endpoints.
Experience as a Kotlin developer for Android apps and Swift Experience for iOS apps.
Experience in decomposing vehicle level functions and architectural elements for mobile apps, connectivity systems, and cloud offerings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of science degree in engineering in Computer engineering, Computer or Information Science.
Experience in developing mobile application services on one or more cloud offerings.
Familiarity with DevOps and DevSec tools.
Strong knowledge of postman for testing APIs.
Platform development experience using Open‑Source experience and effective thinking through on build versus buy.
Strong knowledge in Bootloader integration, Flash Bootloader, E2E, XCP, Cyber security and FOTA (Flash over the air).
Knowledge of automotive standardized instrumentation and test tools such as CANalyzer, Intrepid Veh-Spy, ETAS-INCA.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People andOur Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old‑fashioned hard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative andhonest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start‑up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
Vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
Long Term Disability (100% paid)
Life Insurance (100% paid)
401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork

Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek

You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/

AI & Hiring Disclosure

We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.

All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.

If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.

Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.

To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.

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