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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Energy Systems OBDII Architect - On-Site - **Company:** IAV Automotive Engineering - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Learning Management Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, CodeBeamer - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5a26ed00-1734-4cf2-918f-5b2a5cccd415/energy-systems-obdii-architect-onsite ## About the Role IAV is currently seeking a highly motivated Energy Systems OBDII Architect is responsible for defining and implementing the On-Board Diagnostics (OBDII) strategy across Energy Systems, with a strong emphasis on Thermal and Climate systems. This role ensures regulatory compliance, system-level integration, and robust customer diagnostics for advanced electrified vehicle platforms, including Gasoline Range Extended Electric Vehicles (GREEV). Candidate must be a resident or willing to relocate in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality electrical solutions from concept through production while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred). * 3-10 years of experience in OBD systems, diagnostics, or automotive electrical/electronic systems. * Strong knowledge of OBDII regulations and standards (e.g., SAE J1968, J1979). * Experience in automotive energy systems, including thermal, charging, or energy management domains. * Experience defining system requirements, diagnostic strategies, and architecture. * Familiarity with embedded systems, vehicle networks, and diagnostic communication protocols. * Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Codebeamer or similar). * Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to align multiple engineering teams. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Experience working on electrified or hybrid vehicle platforms (HEV, PHEV, BEV, GREEV). * Experience with diagnostic calibration, validation, and vehicle-level testing. * Understanding of thermal and climate control system diagnostics. * Knowledge of vehicle development processes (e.g., ASPICE, V-model). * German language proficiency. * Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn across multiple domains * German language proficiency is preferred. * Willingness to travel ## Description * Define and architect the Energy Systems OBDII strategy, including requirements development with a focus on Thermal and Climate Systems. * Develop OBD strategies tailored for Gasoline Range Extended Electric Vehicles (GREEV) platforms. * Apply knowledge of OBD regulations (e.g., J1968, J1979) to define hardware and software requirements supporting vehicle-level diagnostics. * Author and maintain the Energy Systems OBD specification book. * Establish and maintain a long-term OBD roadmap to ensure compliance, serviceability, and customer satisfaction across vehicle programs. * Collaborate with System Engineers to define and align OBD execution strategies. * Work closely with hardware and software teams to integrate OBD functionality into the overall Energy Systems architecture. * Maintain OBD requirements using Scout LMS tools (e.g., Codebeamer). * Guide development of OBD processes, tools, and best practices within the Energy Systems organization. * Develop and manage Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for OBD validation. * Participate in vehicle calibration and validation trips as needed. ## Related Videos - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)