Project Lead – Automotive Connected Vehicle Systems (Mountain View, CA)

Technica Engineering•Mountain View, CA

2d•$155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

We’re hiring a Project Lead to join our automotive team in Mountain View. This role focuses on projects with one primary vehicle OEM (BMW), along with multiple smaller projects involving device OEMs and technology partners. You’ll own and coordinate complex automotive projects across domains such as Digital Key, Infotainment, Connectivity, and Entertainment, while leading a small team of test engineers and working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams. This role is well suited for someone with solid automotive experience who enjoys responsibility, customer interaction, and operating in environments that require managing ambiguity.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in the automotive industry
Experience in project-based, test, validation, or systems roles
Prior experience coordinating or leading engineers or small technical teams
Strong communication skills and a structured, ownership-driven mindset
Technical background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Existing working permission for US, California

Nice To Haves

Experience working with BMW or BMW-affiliated projects
Familiarity with BMW flashing processes or validation workflows
Hands-on experience with HIL systems or automotive test benches
Background in connected vehicle, infotainment, or digital key domains

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate automotive projects for BMW and select device OEM / technology partners
Manage multiple parallel projects with varying scope and timelines
Lead and manage a small team of test engineers, including task planning, prioritization, and day-to-day guidance
Act as a key interface to customers, internal teams, and external partners
Manage ambiguity across evolving requirements, technical constraints, and customer expectations
Plan, assign, and track tasks across projects and team members
Support HIL and automotive test bench setup, operation, and maintenance
Identify risks, gaps, and open topics and proactively drive them to resolution
Ensure clear communication, documentation, and alignment across stakeholders

Benefits

Full-time, direct-hire position with permanent employment in our US based company Technica Engineering Inc
Competitive base salary: $155,000 – $185,000, depending on experience
Bonus opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedule
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Relocation assistance available, if applicable
Flextime model - whether you're an early bird or a night owl, you can flexibly organize your workday.
Flexible vacation planning - because you know best when you need a break.
Home office or office - work where you feel most comfortable, with us up to 50% home office is possible.
Customized coaching program for the first months - because your personal support is important to us, we already consider what you should learn before you start to integrate well into the Technica Academy program.
Wide range of training opportunities through the in-house training database and the Gamelearn online learning platform - so you can systematically further educate yourself with us.
Possibility to take on internal roles (e.g., trade shows, recruiting, mentoring) - if you want to get involved beyond your team role.