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The Role
The OTA Development Engineer at Mercedes-Benz ensures high-quality software updates for vehicles, focusing on testing and optimizing systems related to electric vehicles, infotainment, and telematics.
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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.
The US Vehicle Integration team at Mercedes-Benz is pivotal in establishing the brand's technological leadership in the US luxury market. The team works collaboratively to drive innovation by translating US customer feedback into impactful propositions, focusing on software-defined vehicles and thorough testing across various domains, including infotainment, connected car, E/E systems, and BEV/HEV charging technologies. Together with supporting Mercedes-Benz North America vehicle workshops and operations, their efforts ensure a seamless customer experience that uphold Mercedes-Benz's high standards.
As an OTA Development Engineer, you will help validate and execute OTA software campaigns across Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, with a focus on electric vehicles, infotainment, telematics, E/E systems, ADAS, and connected car technologies.
With the growing importance of software in vehicles, the course for the future has been set at Mercedes-Benz. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Operation System (MBOS), an integral part is the possibility to roll out new software functions and further developments to customer vehicles over-the-air and update them.
In this role, you will work closely with Mercedes-Benz AG headquarters, local engineering teams, workshops, and cross-functional stakeholders to prepare vehicles, define test scope, execute OTA campaigns, perform end-to-end validation, document results, and support market-specific release recommendations. You will perform testing using prototype vehicles and will focus on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. Most testing locations will be in the local Atlanta area, but occasional domestic and international travel is required.
The engineer should be consistently engaged in customer feedback, market changes and business priorities as per ISO-9001 standards.
In 2026, MBRDNA is establishing a Technical Center in Atlanta, GA. The 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!
Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Acts as a system integration and test engineer for OTA campaigns and works closely with the overseas customers, managers and other teams in our office in Atlanta, GA
- Responsible for discussing & defining the test scope with developers, testing team, and management
- Support preparing the vehicles by updating ECU’s and diagnostic routines, based on the required configurations
- Set-up of the OTA campaign in the IT backend tools
- Creating test runs based on pre-defined global test sets and writing test cases for market specific features
- Execution of multiple over-the-air update interactions by triggering the update campaign from our IT backend infrastructure
- Performing scripted and exploratory E2E tests, documenting the results and submitting defects including necessary artifacts (log files, screenshots, etc.)
- Being responsible for making a market release recommendation based on the test results
- Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, be a creative thinker and work as a team in a multi-project environment
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers, clients, and other employees
- Continually build on self-knowledge through learning on the job, training when offered and other development opportunities
- Regularly participate on test drives with focus on various telematics applications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of professional work experience
- Practical experience working with ECUs, vehicle diagnostics, and software flashing or updates (OTA experience strongly preferred)
- Experience with embedded systems, telematics, infotainment, ADAS, or connected vehicle technologies
- Ability to interpret and work with software and hardware requirements, system specifications, and test plans
- Familiarity with end-to-end testing methodologies, defect tracking, and root cause analysis
- Experience using automotive diagnostic tools and logging systems (e.g., CAN-based tools, trace/log analysis)
- Familiarity with ISO-9001
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions across software and hardware
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to participate in vehicle testing and test drives
Preferred Qualifications:
- R&D Engineering experience with focus on Connected Vehicles
- Working knowledge of over-the-air updates (OTA) in the automotive industry
- Knowledge of agile product development methods such as SCRUM is an advantage
- Experience in the area of CAN/Ethernet signal analysis of EE systems
- ISTQB Certified Tester or similar qualification
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Why should you apply?
Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is continuously striving to innovate premium mobility. It is a place for exceptional people with outstanding ideas and the absolute willingness to bring them to life. We are not about cars only - we are also about the latest and greatest software, cutting-edge technology, and groundbreaking innovation: Embedded in a worldwide network MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Costumer Research, and Open Innovation. In Redford, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.
