Vehicle Systems Engineering

Geotab; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Online learning and networking

Electric vehicle purchase incentive

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Geotab is seeking a Vehicle Systems Engineer to research and reverse‑engineer vehicle systems, develop data capture methods, and improve global vehicle support. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define data and diagnostics needs.

Applicants should have 1–3 years in related areas and be proficient in Python/MATLAB, embedded C/C++, and SAE/ISO standards. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, and diagnostics.
• Experience with SAE J1939/J1979, KWP2000, ISO 14229, or ISO 27145.
• Exposure to vehicle communication layers (CAN, K‑Line, VPW/PWM).

Responsibilities

• Investigate vehicle electrical, hardware, and communications systems.
• Develop methods to collect vehicle data and document requirements for hardware/firmware teams.
• Create and modify test software/firmware and analyze data quality issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams and OEMs on data/diagnostics.
• Document root causes and contribute to global reverse engineering tools.

Skills

Vehicle systems

CAN bus

Python MATLAB

Embedded C/C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

ETAS tools

SQL/BigQuery

Job description

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third‑party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities – ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblogand follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Vehicle Systems Engineer to research and reverse engineer vehicle systems, develop ways to capture high‑quality vehicle data, and help automate and improve our global vehicle support. This data helps power Geotab’s products and support customers around the world. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Vehicle Systems Engineer, your key areas of responsibility will include investigating vehicle electrical, hardware, and communications systems; developing and documenting methods to collect vehicle data; and resolving data quality issues that affect Geotab’s products. You will help define requirements for hardware and firmware teams, develop and modify test software and firmware, and investigate potential interactions between Geotab systems and vehicles. You will work closely with Geotab’s hardware, firmware, and software teams, contribute to global engineering tools and processes, and collaborate with OEMs on technical data and diagnostics support.

To be successful in this role, you will be an analytical, resourceful problem‑solver with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, able to make well‑judged decisions, and effective at explaining technical findings to different audiences.

How you'll make an impact:

• Reverse engineer vehicle electrical, hardware, and communications systems and protocols.
• Design and document methods for collecting vehicle data in formats Geotab’s hardware and software teams can use.
• Investigate high‑priority vehicle data quality issues and identify vehicle support gaps.
• Develop hardware and firmware requirements that support safe interactions with vehicle control systems.
• Create and modify test software and firmware to mitigate issues and develop new features.
• Perform and document root cause analyses of potential adverse interactions between Geotab systems and vehicles.
• Contribute to global reverse engineering tools and processes, work with OEMs on custom data and diagnostics support, and help maintain legacy vehicle support where applicable.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 1–3 years of experience with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, control systems, diagnostics, and vehicle electrical or communications architecture.
• 1–3 years of experience with automotive diagnostic standards such as SAE J1939, SAE J1979, KWP2000, UDS (ISO 14229), or WWH‑OBD (ISO 27145).
• 1–3 years of experience with vehicle communication physical layers such as CAN bus, K‑Line/ISO 9141, VPW/PWM, or Single Wire CAN.
• Experience using vehicle interfacing and analysis tools, automotive diagnostic scan tools, or vehicle development and calibration tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or ETAS tools.
• Experience diagnosing vehicle‑related problems using conventional methods, such as probing connectors, building harnesses, and testing circuits.
• Experience writing and debugging scripts, such as in Python or MATLAB, and working with SQL or Google BigQuery; strong programming fundamentals are required, with embedded C/C++ considered an asset.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are required; bilingual proficiency is also required.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full‑time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in‑person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud‑based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work‑life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [e-mail]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.

Hiring Range

The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.

$85,500—$105,600 CAD