Senior Development Engineer, Systems Integration

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world‑class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting‑edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

Serves as a Senior Development Engineer, Systems Integration to support the Pre‑Integration Telematics Testing Team regarding all vehicle software/hardware updates, commissioning and setup as well as with testing and validation across all telematics functions with focus on the North American market. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring test environments are updated on time and according to required release configuration while following all processes and documentation requirements as per ISO‑9001 standards.

The engineer will support with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of test infrastructure and logging equipment using diagnostic tools, etc. The testing responsibilities are in the area of system‑level onboard testing of the feature rollout plan across all telematics functions from an end customer’s point of view. The candidate will be involved in reading the specifications, plan the test scope, define and update test cases, execute test cases and define an individual testing strategy for exploratory testing.

The testing will be conducted with prototype vehicles as well as in our test laboratory on test benches with the focus on Mercedes‑Benz passenger cars.

In 2026, MBRDNA is establishing an Technical Center in Atlanta, GA. The Senior Development Engineer will be positioned in Atlanta beginning in July 2026 and will work from Long Beach, CA from the date of hire until the date of relocation. Be part of our testing team now to work on exciting products and topics of tomorrow!

Note that upon hire, this position will work from the MBRDNA Technical Center in Long Beach, CA. As noted, the position will relocate to Atlanta, GA in July 2026. After which, it is expected that this position will require 25% of domestic travel.

• Perform regular software/hardware updates to ensure test infrastructure is ready to use for test drives on time and according to release configuration
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of test infrastructure and logging equipment
• Ensure testing procedures, special tools, and diagnostic equipment are maintained and configured/revised according to requirements
• Act as systems integration testing expert responsible for one or more telematics feature cluster and work closely with project managers to support relevant telematics projects
• Promptly report defects, supporting documentation and traces, and communicate technical and quality related issues found during the testing, validation and verification process
• Regularly participate in meetings internally and with HQ in Germany
• Review working procedures and drive enhancements to improve efficiency, effectiveness and cost reduction
• Ability to work independently and without regular management support
• Ability to recognize risks in telematics development and use this information to prioritize tasks
• Take initiative to identify, communicate, and drive solutions when unexpected issues occur
• Instruct and mentor junior engineers on technical and testing related tasks
• Driving Mercedes‑Benz prototype vehicles is a regular function for this position

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering consider;
  Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field of study.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in the development or validation of embedded systems in the automotive or consumer electronics industries, or similar experience
• Advanced automotive knowledge
• Ability to understand software and hardware requirements and vehicle architectures
• Basic knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and their functions
• Experience in updating ECU’s as well as vehicle diagnostics and related tools
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use, driving and presentations
• Frequent sitting, standing…