Systems Engineer (Telematics & Connectivity)

Job Title: Systems Engineer (Connectivity & Automotive Telematics)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate detailed technical requirements and high-level architecture specifications for next-generation connectivity solutions, including telematics communication gateways and Over-the-Air (OTA) update infrastructure for vehicle firmware, calibration, and bootloader upgrades.
• Develop high-level design specifications to serve as a foundation for detailed system and software design and verification testing. Primary stakeholders include software development and verification engineers.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) at both system and software levels.
• Work closely with Development, Verification, Integration, and Service Engineers, spanning internal teams, suppliers, and partners, to ensure product excellence.
• Author Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Statements of Work (SoWs) while evaluating suppliers.
• Maintain complete requirements and architecture traceability while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize software performance through thorough design reviews.
• Collaborate with Controls, Security, Infotainment, and UX teams to achieve project objectives within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop balanced solutions for complex, multi-dimensional problems, considering factors such as performance (throughput, latency), power consumption, CPU and network bandwidth, complexity, extensibility, security, and safety.
• Approach challenges laterally across systems and domains, drill down into subsystems and elements, and reconcile gaps and contradictions.
• Diligently follow through on commitments and proactively resolve blockers, ensuring smooth project progression.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of proven experience as an Architect or Technical Product Manager in Connectivity & Automotive Technologies, including Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS), Diagnostics over IP (DoIP), and vehicle network architecture.
• Expertise in telematics technologies spanning Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE and 5G), GNSS, and TCP/IP.
• Strong foundation in software systems design for networking and embedded systems covering the complete software development life cycle.
• Proficiency in systems software programming using C and C .
• Experience using requirement management tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with vehicle-to-cloud connectivity solutions, including MQTT and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with model-based design and tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 6 years (MS) or 8 years (BS) of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OTA servers and vehicle-side software capabilities.
• Familiarity with Linux-based system environments.
• Knowledge of communication stacks such as TLS, VPN, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Prior experience in the automotive industry, working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $80 - $95