Test Engineer – Automotive Digital Key (Mountain View, CA)

Technica Engineering GmbH•Mountain View, CA

4d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA, with a strong focus on Digital Key technologies. This role is a great fit for someone early in their career who wants hands-on exposure to automotive hardware, software, and security-relevant systems, and who enjoys working close to real customer projects in Silicon Valley. You’ll work with modern automotive test environments, support customer programs, and gain experience across HIL systems, bench setups, trace analysis, and system validation.

Requirements

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Interest in automotive technology, connected systems, or security-relevant features
Basic understanding of hardware/software testing or lab environments
Willingness to work on-site and occasionally travel (~20–40%)
Strong team player with a hands-on, proactive mindset

Nice To Haves

Exposure to embedded systems, networking, or automotive electronics
Experience from internships, lab projects, or student projects
Familiarity with test tools, logging, or trace analysis
Interest in Digital Key, connectivity, or in-vehicle communication

Responsibilities

Support customer projects in the Digital Key and connected vehicle domain
Build, configure, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and test bench setups
Execute manual and automated tests for automotive electronic systems
Perform trace analysis, debugging, and issue reproduction
Work directly with customers to set up, troubleshoot, and validate test systems
Support commissioning of new test racks and ongoing bench maintenance
Collaborate with internal development, test, and project teams to ensure smooth execution
Document test results, issues, and system behavior clearly and consistently

Benefits

Full-time, direct-hire position with permanent employment in our US based company Technica Engineering Inc.
Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $140,000, depending on experience
Bonus opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible scheduling
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Relocation assistance available, if applicable
Hands-on experience with real customer projects and production-relevant systems
A collaborative, international team environment in Mountain View, CA