Applications Engineer
About The Position
Dynetics, a Leidos Company, is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Applications Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. This role requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, comfort working both independently and as part of a team, and motivation to take initiative in problem-solving. As an Applications Engineer, you will act as a crucial link between engineering teams and customers, supporting product implementation, assisting with system integration and troubleshooting, and ensuring customer requirements are understood and met. You will be mentored by experienced engineers to build technical expertise and confidence. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services for customers worldwide, focusing on solving tough security challenges.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) with less than two years of relevant professional experience
- Basic understanding of computer networking concepts (IP addressing, TCP/IP, network troubleshooting)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across disciplines
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to change
- Ability to travel to customer locations both domestically and internationally
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Vehicle diagnostics (OBD-II systems, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services, CAN, LIN))
- Experience with diagnostic tools such as (CANalyzer / CANoe, Vector tools, Scan tools)
- Basic knowledge of HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems, Vehicle test benches, Environmental testing
- Foundational knowledge of software programming (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java, HTML/CSS, PHP, SQL or similar).
- Ability to analyze data logs
- Foreign language preferred (Spanish, French, etc.)
- Familiarity with web-based applications, servers, APIs, and database management systems
- Experience with Operating systems such as Windows, Linux as well as using command-line interfaces, including Command Prompt (CMD), Windows PowerShell, etc.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with automotive OEM customers to develop, install, and commission automotive test systems at manufacturing facilities.
- Partner with customers to design and improve vehicle manufacturing and testing processes.
- Support validation of ECUs and vehicle systems either at the manufacturing facilities or offsite in a lab setting.
- Perform diagnostic testing on vehicles.
- Create and maintain software programs and scripts to test vehicle electrical functionality.
- Design, develop, and document tools that support product deployment, setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and enhance existing software and hardware solutions used in automotive manufacturing and engineering environments.
- Support integration of test systems within customer IT and plant network infrastructures.
- Provide technical recommendations to improve production efficiency, reliability, and quality.
- Travel to customer sites (domestic and occasional international) for installations, support, and process development.
Benefits
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
