CalAmp

Staff Engineer, OBD

CalAmp$122K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering field
  • 5-10+ years of experience in automotive engineering or embedded systems
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN)
  • Proficient in programming languages like Python, C/C++, and C#
  • Experience with vehicle simulation tools
  • Solid understanding of database systems and SQL/NoSQL
  • Knowledge of machine learning applications in vehicle data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize vehicle parameters across various subsystems
  • Develop models and simulations to evaluate system performance
  • Collaborate with teams to validate parameter changes for integration
  • Perform reverse engineering of vehicle systems and communication protocols
  • Document findings to drive engineering improvements
  • Design and maintain scalable databases for vehicle data
  • Develop automation tools to improve engineering workflows

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Vehicle Parameter Data Engineering

• Analyze, define, and optimize vehicle parameters across various subsystems (powertrain, chassis, gateways, etc.)• Develop models and simulations to evaluate device performance and behavior• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate parameter changes and ensure system integration• Interpret vehicle data (CAN data) to support end customers

 

Reverse Engineering

• Perform reverse engineering of vehicle systems, ECUs, and communication protocols• Develop tools and methodologies for decoding OEM vehicle

• Document findings and translate them into actionable engineering improvements

 

Database Management

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable databases for vehicle data and engineering records

• Review existing databases for consistency across vehicle types

 

Automation & Tool Development

• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline engineering workflows and data processing• Build pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and analysis• Integrate automation into testing, validation, and reporting processes• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency

 

Qualifications

MUST HAVES

 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field• 5–10+ years of experience in automotive engineering, embedded systems, or related domains• Strong experience with vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, ISO-Kline, J1850)• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and C#

 • Experience with vehicle simulation tools (e.g., Vector Canalyzer/Canoe/Candela)• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL/NoSQL, data modeling)

• Knowledge of machine learning applications in vehicle data analysis• Experience with automation frameworks and scripting

Proficiency with database manipulation using SQL (Select, Insert, Update, Inner/Outer Joins, etc.), Stored procedures, Triggers

 

 

STRONG PLUSES

 

• Experience with automotive cybersecurity or ECU firmware analysis• Knowledge of AI LLM environments

 

KEY SKILLS

 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities• Attention to detail with a systems-level mindset• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives• Excellent documentation and communication skills

 

Market MinimumUSD $122,343.00/Yr. Market MaximumUSD $180,601.00/Yr.

About CalAmp

CalAmp is a technology solutions pioneer transforming the global connected economy. We help reinvent businesses and improve lives around the globe with technology solutions that streamline complex IoT deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Our software and subscription-based services, scalable cloud platform and intelligent devices collect and assess business-critical data from mobile assets, cargo, companies, cities and people. We call this The New How, and it’s driving everything we do.
Learn more about CalAmp
Size
887 employees
Market Cap
$146 million
Industry
Net Income
-$103.4 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
-3.4%
Revenue
$338.9 million
NASDAQ

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