Engineer , Test

Overview – We are Cal Amp, a connected intelligence company that gives people the ability to track, monitor and recover their vital assets with real‑time visibility and insights. We are seeking an Engineer I, Test based in Carlsbad, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for those who align with our core values (Inclusion, Innovation, Execution, Customer Success) and who desire to build, sell, and/or support connected solutions and services.

This role is an entry‑level Test Engineer position for Cal Amp mobile devices supporting internal telematics device testing tools and data platforms within the Vehicle Engineering group.

• Develop code to extract data elements from multiple third‑party sources including Excel, MS Access, JSON, XML, or PDF files
  • Convert extracted data into intermediate files or a common Excel format for ingestion into an SQL database.
  • Assist with ingestion of this data into the SQL database.
• Maintain and enhance existing internal C# diagnostic and automation applications used to support telematics device validation and communication workflows
  • MQTT broker integrations, topic subscription/publish flows, and routing.
  • Serial communication subsystems: .NET COM interfaces, USB/COM detection, async port management, retry/fault‑recovery logic.
  • CAN and J1939 data capture, decoding, logging, filtering, and replay.
• Support automated test execution software used to validate embedded communication behavior and system functionality
  • Load and run modular XML test definitions.
  • Improve execution reliability, reporting clarity, and logging traceability.
  • Debug communication paths across CAN, MQTT, serial, and server interfaces.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C# and Python.
• Working knowledge of serial communication (COM/USB) fundamentals.
• Proficiency in MS Excel: formulas, pivot tables, data formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with distributed IoT communication
  • MQTT publish/subscribe patterns.
  • Broker‑based device telemetry flows.
  • TLS, authentication, and topic security models.
• Familiarity with vehicle and embedded communication buses
  • J1939, J1708/J1587, CAN, CAN FD.
• Exposure to debugging tools
  • CANalyzer, CANoe, MQTTX, Postman.
• Familiarity with IP networks and routing.
• Experience with cellular modems, GPS technology, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE.

This position provides hands‑on experience with modern IoT communication stacks, telematics test environments, and software‑driven automation for embedded devices. You will work closely with engineering to support and evolve internal communication test frameworks, data processing flows, and test automation logic.

Interviews are occurring this week and next. Apply now if interested.

Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

USD $59,838.00 per year.

USD $ per year.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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