A Senior Connectivity Engineer responsible for leading end-to-end validation and integration of wireless communication systems across telecom, automotive, and IoT platforms. The role involves deep technical ownership of modem and connectivity features (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM), system-level testing, and cross-domain integration spanning embedded devices, vehicle networks, and backend services. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, automation development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality connectivity solutions in complex, safety-critical environments.

Role Responsibilities

End-to-End System Integration & Connectivity Validation - 30%

• Lead integration and validation of connectivity across telecom, automotive ECUs, IoT devices, and backend/cloud systems
• Validate technologies including 5G (SA/NSA), LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM, IMS, and NTN
• Ensure seamless system-of-systems communication (device modem/ecu vehicle cloud)

Test Strategy, Design & Execution - 25%

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, protocol, regression, and black-box testing
• Validate features such as eSIM, roaming, emergency services (eCall), and carrier aggregation
• Ensure coverage of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, IMS signaling, etc.)

Performance, Stability & Field Validation - 20%

• Conduct stability, MTBF, and performance testing
• Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)

• Analyze KPIs such as throughput, latency, reliability, and power consumption

• Lead and coordinate incident response for high-severity events
• Conduct post-incident reviews and drive long-term remediation and resilience improvements

Automation, Debugging & Continuous Integration - 15%

• Develop automation scripts using Python and Robot Framework
• Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support SiL/HiL environments
• Perform log analysis and root cause investigation using tools like QXDM, Wireshark, adb

Diagnostics, Quality Assurance & Collaboration - 10%

• Perform ECU diagnostics and flashing using tools like ODIS; validate CAN/UDS communication
• Manage defect lifecycle using JIRA/ALM tools and ensure release quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document test results, procedures, and best practices

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 7-10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems

Education:

Required

Desired

• B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science (or related education)

General Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong system-level thinking (multi-domain integration)
• Ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
• Stakeholder and supplier coordination skills

LI-CK1, Connectivity & Networking

• 5G SA/NSA, LTE, mmWave, IMS, Wi-Fi, NTN
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv6, VLAN, carrier aggregation
• Experience with MQTT, SOME/IP, and networking stacks

Automotive & Embedded Systems

• CAN, UDS, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
• Vehicle E/E architecture and ECU communication
• Experience with vehicle integration and diagnostics (ODIS)

System Integration & Cloud

• End-to-end vehicle-to-cloud connectivity validation
• Backend/service interaction validation
• Experience working with distributed systems and APIs

Testing & Validation

• System, protocol, regression, black-box testing
• Stability, MTBF, performance, and field (drive) testing
• SiL/HiL testing and CI/CD integration

Automation & Programming

• Python scripting, Robot Framework, UI Automator
• Test automation for connectivity and system validation

Tools

• QXDM, QCAT, ELT, Wireshark, adb, QPST
• Defect tools: JIRA, HP ALM, ClearQuest

Platforms

• Android, Windows, iOS, Linux

• Exposure to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite-based communication systems
• Knowledge of 5G advanced features (network slicing, URLLC, VoNR)
• Familiarity with private 5G networks and edge computing architectures
• Understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and system-of-systems integration
• Experience with AutonomoADAS connectivity validation workflows
• Familiarity with fleet connectivity platforms and telematics system
• Experience validating vehicle-to-cloud communication pipelines

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• 30 - 40% business travel

Competencies

Act as an owner Be a pioneer Handle complexity Live integrity & compliance