Automotive OTA Test Engineer
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Automotive OTA Test Engineer to support Over-the-Air (OTA) software update testing across multiple vehicle platforms and electronic control units (ECUs). The ideal candidate will perform vehicle-level testing, validate software compatibility, identify technical issues, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure reliable OTA software deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform OTA testing across multiple vehicle models, systems, and ECU configurations.
- Validate software update compatibility between different source and target ECU versions.
- Prepare vehicles for testing, including ECU software upgrades and downgrades.
- Execute end-to-end OTA deployment testing and evaluate update performance and reliability.
- Identify, troubleshoot, document, and report vehicle-level and component-level software issues.
- Verify software fixes and perform regression testing to ensure system stability.
- Collaborate with software development, system integration, and quality engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support the development, integration, validation, and delivery of new OTA features.
- Analyze fleet-level OTA performance and provide feedback to improve system reliability and functionality.
- Maintain accurate test results, defect reports, and technical documentation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in automotive software testing, vehicle validation, or ECU testing.
- Understanding of automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and vehicle software architecture.
- Knowledge of software flashing, ECU programming, upgrades, and downgrades.
- Familiarity with OTA software update processes and validation methodologies.
- Experience with defect tracking, troubleshooting, and technical reporting.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
