Field Test Engineer – OTA Testing Job Lewisville area,Texas USA,Software Development

Field Test Engineer – OTA Testing

Join the Connected Services Project focused on enabling and validating Global OTA (Over-the-Air) software updates and other connected vehicle features for customer field trucks. We're looking for a Field Test Engineer with experience in vehicle telematics, communication protocols, and diagnostic tools to ensure robust and seamless software/firmware updates in modern trucks.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute OTA testing on vehicles at PACCAR plants and customer sites.
Validate software updates, ECU firmware reprogramming, and diagnostic communications.
Develop and execute test plans and scenarios for wireless/remote software updates.
Identify, log, and track software defects using diagnostic tools and defect tracking systems.
Use tools like CANoe to capture and analyze in-vehicle network traffic and communication logs.
Collaborate with software, telematics, and backend teams to troubleshoot update issues and verify rollback mechanisms.
Create OTA test packages and update ECUs via OBD tools or OTA systems.
Drive traceability of requirements through development, testing, and defect resolution.
Maintain accurate and detailed test documentation, including logs and test results.
Participate in triage calls and support the resolution of defects.
Monitor CAN Bus communication, node acknowledgements, and diagnostic message priorities.
Conduct field testing and validation on customer trucks and report findings effectively.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in OTA testing or automotive systems validation.
Strong knowledge of vehicle telematics, OTA update processes, and ECU communication.
Hands-on experience with CAN tools like CANoe and understanding of CAN protocol.
Familiarity with OBD tools, diagnostic systems, and vehicle firmware management.
Experience in creating test cases, logging defects, and participating in defect triage.
Understanding of Telematics Control Units (TCU) and their role in OTA workflows.
Good documentation skills for test reports and defect logging.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and backend teams.
Must be able to travel 50–75% to PACCAR plants and local dealerships in the DFW area; occasional travel to Kenworth facilities (~25%).

Preferred

Skills:

Experience in automotive network systems.
Familiarity with connected vehicle services, over-the-air strategies, and cloud integration.
Experience with diagnostic tools and traceability in requirements-based testing.