Vehicle & Systems Integration Engineer III

Daimler Truck • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role As a Connectivity product expert, you will help drive DTNA’s transition toward Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV) development. This role focuses on enabling high‑quality vehicle data streaming, remote software update solutions, and robust test management practices for E2E connectivity systems. You will collaborate closely with digital product teams, validation partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions that support current and future digital services. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team What You Drive at DTNA Develop and validate vehicle data streaming solutions to support digital products such as Data‑as‑a‑Service (DaaS) and in‑cab data usage. Collaborate with digital product teams to ensure data availability, quality, and performance meet product and customer needs. Act as Test Manager for telematics systems, owning end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution. Develop and continuously improve test methodologies, workflows, and validation concepts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate testing activities across development, validation, and release phases to improve overall system quality. Support the organization’s transition toward Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV) development by aligning tools, processes, and system architecture with future needs. Work cross‑functionally with engineering, validation, digital, and ICT teams to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in the automotive infotainment or telematics domain. Strong understanding of data streaming architectures, data validation, and quality assurance practices. Knowledge of remote software update technologies, including FOTA and POTA. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global teams. Demonstrated experience working in cross‑regional and international environments. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple regions and time zones. Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit Administration Office, Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving. Additional Information Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in the automotive infotainment or telematics domain.
• Strong understanding of data streaming architectures, data validation, and quality assurance practices.
• Knowledge of remote software update technologies, including FOTA and POTA.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross‑regional and international environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple regions and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate vehicle data streaming solutions to support digital products such as Data‑as‑a‑Service (DaaS) and in‑cab data usage.
• Collaborate with digital product teams to ensure data availability, quality, and performance meet product and customer needs.
• Act as Test Manager for telematics systems, owning end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution.
• Develop and continuously improve test methodologies, workflows, and validation concepts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate testing activities across development, validation, and release phases to improve overall system quality.
• Support the organization’s transition toward Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV) development by aligning tools, processes, and system architecture with future needs.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, validation, digital, and ICT teams to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.

Benefits

• lucrative benefits
• competitive salaries
• opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level