Senior Connectivity Engineer

Volkswagen Group

Senior Connectivity Engineer leading validation and integration of wireless communication systems across telecom and automotive platforms. Focused on modem and connectivity features including 5G/LTE and Wi-Fi.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBelmont • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in validating and integrating connectivity across telecom, automotive ECUs, IoT devices, and cloud systems, with a strong focus on 5G, LTE, and performance testing. Proficient in developing automation scripts and conducting comprehensive testing methodologies to ensure seamless system communication.

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5G SA/NSAPython ScriptingSystem-Level ThinkingVehicle Integration and DiagnosticsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Connectivity ValidationProtocol TestingRegression TestingBlack-Box TestingPerformance TestingMTBF TestingDrive TestingAutomation ScriptingCAN CommunicationUDS Communication

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder CoordinationAgile Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Robot FrameworkODISUI AutomatorMQTTSOME/IP

Industry Keywords

TelecomAutomotiveEmbedded SystemsIoTVehicle E/E Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsIoTPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)
Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, protocol, regression, and black-box testing
Conduct stability, MTBF, and performance testing
Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)
Develop automation scripts using Python and Robot Framework
Perform ECU diagnostics and flashing using tools like ODIS; validate CAN/UDS communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document test results, procedures, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems
B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science (or related education)
Exceptional communication skills
Strong system-level thinking (multi-domain integration)
Ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
Stakeholder and supplier coordination skills
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
CAN, UDS, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
Vehicle E/E architecture and ECU communication
Experience with vehicle integration and diagnostics (ODIS)
End-to-end vehicle-to-cloud connectivity validation
Backend/service interaction validation
Experience working with distributed systems and APIs
System, protocol, regression, black-box testing
Stability, MTBF, performance, and field (drive) testing
SiL/HiL testing and CI/CD integration
Python scripting, Robot Framework, UI Automator

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 - 40% business travel