Senior Connectivity Engineer

As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

Brief Role Description

A Senior Connectivity Engineer responsible for leading end-to-end validation and integration of wireless communication systems across telecom, automotive, and IoT platforms. The role involves deep technical ownership of modem and connectivity features (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, eSIM), system-level testing, and cross-domain integration spanning embedded devices, vehicle networks, and backend services. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, automation development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality connectivity solutions in complex, safety-critical environments.

Role Responsibilities

End-to-End System Integration & Connectivity Validation – 30%

• 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)
  
  

Test Strategy, Design & Execution – 25%

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, protocol, regression, and black-box testing
• Validate features such as eSIM, roaming, emergency services (eCall), and carrier aggregation
• Ensure coverage of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, IMS signaling, etc.)
  
  

Performance, Stability & Field Validation – 20%

• Conduct stability, MTBF, and performance testing
• Execute drive tests to validate real-world scenarios (handover, weak/no signal, roaming)
• Analyze KPIs such as throughput, latency, reliability, and power consumption
• Lead and coordinate incident response for high-severity events
• Conduct post-incident reviews and drive long-term remediation and resilience improvements
  
  

Automation, Debugging & Continuous Integration – 15%

• Develop automation scripts using Python and Robot Framework
• Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support SiL/HiL environments
• Perform log analysis and root cause investigation using tools like QXDM, Wireshark, adb
  
  

Diagnostics, Quality Assurance & Collaboration – 10%

• Perform ECU diagnostics and flashing using tools like ODIS; validate CAN/UDS communication
• Manage defect lifecycle using JIRA/ALM tools and ensure release quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document test results, procedures, and best practices
  
  

Qualification requirements

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 7–10 years in connectivity, telecom, automotive, or embedded systems
  
  

Education

Required

Desired

• B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Masters in Information Technology, Computer Science (or related education)
  
  

General Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong system-level thinking (multi-domain integration)
• Ability to work in cross-functional agile teams
• Stakeholder and supplier coordination skills
  
  

Required

Qualifications Continued

Desired

Connectivity & Networking

• 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
  
  

Automotive & Embedded Systems

• CAN, UDS, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
• Vehicle E/E architecture and ECU communication
• Experience with vehicle integration and diagnostics (ODIS)
  
  

System Integration & Cloud

• End-to-end vehicle-to-cloud connectivity validation
• Backend/service interaction validation
• Experience working with distributed systems and APIs
  
  

Testing & Validation

• System, protocol, regression, black-box testing
• Stability, MTBF, performance, and field (drive) testing
• SiL/HiL testing and CI/CD integration
  
  

Automation & Programming

• Python scripting, Robot Framework, UI Automator
• Test automation for connectivity and system validation
  
  

Tools

• QXDM, QCAT, ELT, Wireshark, adb, QPST
• Defect tools: JIRA, HP ALM, ClearQuest
  
  

Platforms

• Android, Windows, iOS, Linux
• Exposure to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite-based communication systems
• Knowledge of 5G advanced features (network slicing, URLLC, VoNR)
• Familiarity with private 5G networks and edge computing architectures
• Understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and system-of-systems integration
• Experience with Autonomous/ADAS connectivity validation workflows
• Familiarity with fleet connectivity platforms and telematics system
• Experience validating vehicle-to-cloud communication pipelines
  
  

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• 30 - 40% business travel
  
  

Competencies

Act as an owner

Be a pioneer

Handle complexity

Live integrity & compliance

Perform together

Think ahead

MOIA America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.