Staff Engineer, AD/ADAS Verification & Validation

Job Responsibilities:

• AD/ADAS Testing and Validation:
• Lead scaled testing of AD/ADAS with a focus on the US and Canadian markets.
• Enable team to systematically test performance of AD/ADAS systems, with a focus on US-market specific conditions. Collect measurement data to identify, analyze, and document potential issues found during testing.
• Apply deep knowledge of local customer expectations to prioritize testing focus areas and independently drive defect resolution and product improvements.
• Consolidate findings into weekly status reports and prepare release recommendation reports based on local market system performance.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance automation tooling for KPI monitoring, including visualization tools to real-time monitor project KPIs.
• Utilize SAE Level-2 and Level-3 systems knowledge to review and judge Mercedes-Benz product performance objectively and subjectively and provide feedback and actionable improvements to development departments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership and influence product and validation direction.
• Test Vehicle Maintenance and Technical Oversight:
• Lead team to update and maintain SW and HW on dedicated test vehicle to both released and pre-released levels.
• Flash and update ECUs and sensor calibration.
• Update and maintain the vehicle measurement equipment to ensure proper operation at all times.
• Train and mentor team members in vehicle systems and diagnostics.
• Communication and Cross Functional Coordination:
• Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders to stay aligned on shifting project timelines.
• Escalate and drive project owners to make sure projects stay on track to achieve market goals.
• Manage vehicle scheduling and track hardware and software availability minimize vehicle down time.
• Support other engineering teams as needed and stay informed of feature development, issues, and release status for AD/ADAS systems.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Lead the engineering team through structured training, one on one development, and mentorship
• Develop new testing strategies and planning for ADAS testing projects, test routes, test methods, and reporting.
• Define and track performance metrics aligned with strategic ADAS validation objectives.
• Independently manage budget planning and updates with customer departments.
• Drive process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Align and share project status and testing results with other international testing sites.
• Research and incorporate US specific traffic environments and driving conditions into validation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer, computer science, mechatronics, electrical, etc).
• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive ADAS experience. Knowledge of competitor systems and all AD/ADAS sensor technologies. Strong understanding of SAE Level-2 and Level-3 systems, including system attributes, system performance, and driver feedback and monitoring performance.
• Solid understanding of the automotive vehicle development process and system integration.
• Experience working with vehicle network architectures including CAN and FlexRay, and hands on experience with diagnostic and measurement tools such as CANoe and DTS Monaco.
• Ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic data, fault traces, and measurement results to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Basic programming knowledge: Ability to support team with script development for analysis of data. Experience using AI tools to speed analysis of qualitative & quantitative feedback.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross functional vehicle updates, testing activities, and reporting in a dynamic development environment; formal project management training or certifications such as PMP are a plus.
• Experience providing technical leadership or indirect guidance to engineers without formal line management responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage logistics, budgets, workshop activities, and stakeholder alignment across internal teams and global counterpart.
• Experience working in an international or intercultural environment; German language skills are preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30% including domestic and international business trips and test drives. This includes test trips that require frequent overnight and weekend travel.
• Driver’s license. Ability to test drive vehicles and pass MB T1 & Bertha certifications, which evaluate the driver’s ability to control vehicle dynamics at limit-handling conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• German language skills, written and spoken.
• Master's degree with emphasis in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.

• 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