Telematics System Validation Sr. Engineer

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JOB DUTIES

Engineers may work in functional areas requiring an engineering degree, including product development, application and installation, validation, reliability, product performance/support and service. The key role of this position is to lead end-to-end validation of Telematics systems and connected services from system requirements through vehicle/machine integration and backend connectivity.

· Own planning, definition and execution of end-to-end validation for Telematics products and connected solutions across device, machine/vehicle, wireless network and backend/service interfaces.

· Analyze system and feature requirements, define validation strategy, test scope, test methods, acceptance criteria, traceability and coverage for new product introduction and product updates.

· Design and execute system-level functional, integration, interoperability, performance, robustness, reliability and regression testing for Telematics features.

· Validate end-to-end control & data flow across embedded Telematics hardware/software, CAN/J1939 vehicle networks, GNSS, cellular networks (LTE/5G), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth where applicable, and cloud/backend services.

· Validate real-world connectivity scenarios including registration/attachment, data session establishment, roaming, weak/limited coverage, network recovery, power-cycle recovery and long-duration operation.

· Perform machine/vehicle integration validation and field testing; reproduce issues with representative system configurations and operating conditions.

· Develop and maintain validation environments, test benches, test procedures, test data, simulation/stimulation methods and automation to improve coverage, repeatability and test efficiency.

· Perform log capture and cross-layer problem isolation using device, network, CAN/J1939 and backend evidence; drive defect triage with embedded software, systems, cloud/service, wireless, product and supplier teams.

· Track defects from discovery through containment, root-cause confirmation, fix verification and regression closure; communicate validation status, risks and release readiness with objective evidence.

· Collaborate with global engineering teams, machine system teams, suppliers/ODMs and other stakeholders for integration, validation, issue resolution and product implementation in China and global programs.

· Contribute to validation process standardization, reusable test assets, lessons learned and continuous improvement of Telematics system quality.

· Ensure validation activities support customer expectations for quality, reliability, schedule and cost.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline; 3-5 years of relevant experience. Telematics connected vehicle/machine, telecommunications or automotive/construction machinery experience is preferred.

· Strong system validation mindset with experience translating requirements and architecture into executable test strategy, test cases, traceability and objective pass/fail criteria.

· Hands-on experience in end-to-end integration and validation of embedded or connected systems, with the ability to isolate failures across multiple subsystems rather than only at component level.

· Familiar with LTE/4G, 5G, TCP/IP, GNSS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fundamentals and common connectivity behaviors; experience with cellular network troubleshooting is preferred.

· Familiar with CAN and J1939 communication, message/signal analysis, and common vehicle/machine network debugging methods.

· Familiar with embedded Linux systems and software debugging; able to work with device logs, command-line tools and system/network diagnostics.

· Experience with test automation or data analysis using Python and/or shell scripting; ability to build repeatable validation utilities and automate regression testing is preferred.

· Experience with test bench, simulation/stimulation, logging, packet/network analysis, CAN tools and issue tracking/test management tools is preferred.

· Knowledge of system engineering practices including requirement analysis, interface definition, verification/validation planning and requirement-to-test traceability.

· Ability to design experiments, analyze failures using evidence, identify root-cause boundaries and communicate clear problem statements to cross-functional teams.

· Strong ownership, planning and coordination skills; able to independently manage validation work packages and drive issue closure with minimum supervision.

· Good written and verbal English communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams and suppliers.

· Competent in standard business tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

· Experience validating telematics, network manager, connected vehicle/machine systems or IoT gateways.

· Experience with field/network validation, roaming, carrier interoperability, remote diagnostics, software/firmware update flows or data pipeline validation.

· Experience establishing automated regression frameworks, HIL/SIL-style validation environments, or CI-integrated test execution for embedded/connected products.

· Experience working with suppliers/ODMs and global development teams through product launch and post-launch issue resolution.

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