Vehicle Systems Engineering Intern (Fall/September 2026, 8 Months)

Internship List•Waterloo, ON

1d•CA$24 - CA$36•Hybrid

About The Position

Geotab is seeking an Vehicle Systems Engineering Intern who will focus on growing Geotab's world class vehicle support by researching new vehicles, reverse engineering their systems and automating the process with software tools. This role involves gaining access to vehicles globally, both in person and remotely, to reverse engineer vehicular systems including electrical, hardware, and communications systems, protocols, and legislation. Past interns have developed software tools in C# and Python, built big data dashboards using Google Big Query, reverse engineered vehicles using in-house CAN analysis software, and helped diagnose vehicle issues. The intern will collaborate closely with development teams across Geotab, implementing new initiatives across Big Data, Firmware, Software/Mobile development, and Hardware teams.

Requirements

Pursuing a Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering or a related field.
Self-starter
Results-oriented
Strong time management skills
Fantastic communication skills
Interest in new mobility technologies, telematics and vehicles
Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

CAN and CAN bus related experience is an asset
General code gurus with a knack for picking up new languages
Useful Languages: C#, Python, SQL, MATLAB
Other useful software experience: CANalyzer, Simulink
Multidisciplinary background
Good understanding of vehicle architectures, including hybrid/ electric vehicles
Hands-on vehicle experience is an asset (Can you diagnose a problem with your car?)
Experience or interest in hybrid and electric vehicles and/or green technologies is an asset

Responsibilities

Gain access to vehicles both in person and remotely across the world, to reverse engineer vehicular systems.
Reverse engineer vehicular systems including electrical, hardware and communications systems and protocols.
Document and design methods to collect data from vehicles in a way that is digestible by Geotab's hardware and software teams.
Support the global reverse engineering vision and process by contributing to the use, design and implementation of the software tooling.
Use Cloud-based data warehouses (e.g. BigQuery and Google Cloud compute) for automated analysis of vehicle data and identify vehicle support gaps from our products.
Assist in the product development cycle through proof of concepts and the execution of beta testing.
Work closely with all development teams across Geotab and implement new initiatives across Big Data, Firmware, Software/ Mobile development and Hardware teams.