Manager, Infotainment Testing

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America • Atlanta, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), the US Vehicle Integration team is crucial for establishing technological leadership in the US luxury market. This team drives innovation by translating US customer feedback into impactful propositions, focusing on software-defined vehicles and comprehensive testing across various domains, including infotainment, connected cars, E/E systems, and BEV/HEV charging technologies. Their efforts, along with supporting Mercedes-Benz North America vehicle workshops and operations, ensure a seamless customer experience upholding Mercedes-Benz's high standards. The Manager, System Integration Infotainment Testing will lead a talented infotainment project testing team, guiding system integration testing operations for North American markets. This role involves ensuring the seamless preparation of test vehicles, the availability of robust test benches and systems, and the strategic execution of test plans to deliver high-maturity software on time. Leadership will be essential in orchestrating the successful deployment and integration of cutting-edge infotainment systems, as well as collecting and channeling market-specific feedback from the team's test expertise and partners in Quality and Sales back to software development teams. The manager will contribute to department goals, and the development and implementation of new processes, standards, and operational plans impacting the Infotainment System Integration team's functional results. Training and guiding team members will be a regular part of the work. Beyond project delivery, the role involves close collaboration with Senior Management and department leaders to shape project management methodology, champion continuous improvement, and empower engineers in their career and technical growth. This position will initially be based at the MBRDNA Technical Center in Long Beach, CA, and will relocate to Atlanta, GA in July 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field of study
• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience as a supervisor/manager/leading teams in the automotive field
• Previous Automotive OEM or Tier1 supplier work experience
• Ability to think logically and to analyze and solve complex problems
• Excellent time management & communication skills both verbal and written including intercultural sensibility
• Ability to develop/plan projects from conceptualization to successful implementation including ability of analysis and problem assessment
• Ability to travel
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the development or validation of embedded systems and/or off-board connected vehicle, or similar related experience
• Experience leading/managing teams, developing strategies, execution of projects
• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to adapt content based on audience and interests

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute updates to test vehicle and bench systems—including hardware, software, retrofits, calibration, and documentation—to ensure system availability aligned with project deliverables.
• Review and validate project plans, resource estimates, work effort, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies, while effectively engaging and collaborating with project management and stakeholders.
• Oversee market-specific testing, design, and evolution of core applications: user interface, speech dialog system, navigation, tuner, applications for audio or video streaming services, connected applications, and off-board services.
• Coordinate and manage testing activities to ensure systems meet requirements and specifications; supervise test phases and error reporting with high quality and collect and review data to track progress.
• Ensure team members understand tasks, communicate effectively, deliver high-quality reporting, and receive ongoing development and training.
• Manage internal and external testing resources—including allocation, interviewing, and onboarding—while collaborating with CFOs, system integration leads, and other managers to define test design and appropriate test types.
• Track employee performance and propose personal development plans with regular reviews, supporting career growth and compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Give and solicit feedback on a regular basis to promote a feedback culture.
• Organize and participate in test drives, meetings, and promptly communicate technical and quality issues identified during testing, validation, and verification.
• Identify infotainment development risks and prioritize tasks accordingly, even outside core areas of expertise.
• Ensure the team has access to the tools, training, and development needed to deliver customer value and meet core objectives.
• Ensure test environments and documentation are updated per release configurations and ISO-9001 standards.
• Driving Mercedes-Benz prototype vehicles is a regular function for this position.
• Domestic travel (10-15%) is required.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees