Senior Vehicle Systems Engineering

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to an industry leader, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex vehicle investigations, reverse engineering, and root-cause analysis.
• Defining safe and reliable vehicle integration requirements.
• Guiding testing, validation, and data-quality improvements.
• Collaborating with Vehicle Integrations, hardware, software, and data engineering teams.
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to the design and modification of test solutions.
• Designing and implementing monitors and dashboards to assess Feature Flag behavior and inform release strategies.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of related experience with vehicle systems, sensors, actuators, controls, diagnostics, and electrical or communications architecture, design, and operation.
• A bachelor’s degree or post-secondary degree/diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, Systems Design, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols, with proficiency in OBD-II (J1979), J1939, and vehicle communication standards such as KWP and UDS.
• Experience diagnosing vehicle issues using CAN analysis software and conventional tools, including connector probing, harness building, and circuit testing.
• Understanding of automotive ECU software architectures such as AUTOSAR, particularly application-layer functional clusters; familiarity with Automotive Ethernet and DoIP is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; previous technical leadership or mentoring experience.
• Ability to learn or write SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze Google BigQuery data.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% and a valid passport and driver’s license for independent vehicle operation.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $104,400-$135,700 CAD.
• Flex working arrangements.
• Baby bonus & parental leave top-up program.
• Online learning and networking opportunities.
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program.
• Competitive medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings program.

About the Company

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently, and want to make an impact. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture.

How We Work

At Geotab, we thrive on a flexible hybrid work model that combines the dynamic energy and connection of in-person collaboration with the independence and flexibility of virtual work. We believe that coming together in person is fundamental to cultivating trust, nurturing a vibrant culture of belonging, and fostering meaningful innovation across our diverse teams. Office visit schedules are tailored thoughtfully based on role requirements.

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.