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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.\nOur 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 our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. \nWho you are:\nWe 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!\nWhat you'll do:\nAs 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.\nTo 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.\nHow you'll make an impact:\nReverse engineer vehicle electrical, hardware, and communications systems and protocols.\nDesign and document methods for collecting vehicle data in formats Geotab’s hardware and software teams can use.\nInvestigate high-priority vehicle data quality issues and identify vehicle support gaps.\nDevelop hardware and firmware requirements that support safe interactions with vehicle control systems.\nCreate and modify test software and firmware to mitigate issues and develop new features.\nPerform and document root cause analyses of potential adverse interactions between Geotab systems and vehicles.\nContribute to global reverse engineering tools and processes, work with OEMs on custom data and diagnostics support, and help maintain legacy vehicle support where applicable.\nWhat you'll bring to the role:\n1-3 years of experience with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, control systems, diagnostics, and vehicle electrical or communications architecture.\n1-3 years of experience with automotive diagnostic standards such as SAE J1939, SAE J1979, KWP2000, UDS (ISO 14229), or WWH-OBD (ISO 27145).\n1-3 years of experience with vehicle communication physical layers such as CAN bus, K-Line/ISO 9141, VPW/PWM, or Single Wire CAN.\nExperience using vehicle interfacing and analysis tools, automotive diagnostic scan tools, or vehicle development and calibration tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or ETAS tools.\nExperience diagnosing vehicle-related problems using conventional methods, such as probing connectors, building harnesses, and testing circuits.\nExperience 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.\nA 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.\nIf you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.\nPlease 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.\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nWhy job seekers choose Geotab:\nFlex working arrangements\nHome office reimbursement program\nBaby bonus & parental leave top up program\nOnline learning and networking opportunities\nElectric vehicle purchase incentive program\nCompetitive medical and dental benefits\nRetirement savings program\n*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only\nHow we work:\nAt 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!\nWe 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 . 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. \nThe 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. 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