Applications Engineer - Automotive Connectivity
Core
Design and implement next-generation wireless connectivity applications for automotive Car Access, Wireless Battery Management Systems (WBMS), and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) using TI wireless microcontrollers.
Role type
Senior IC applications engineer (automotive wireless connectivity)
Builds
Wireless connectivity solutions for automotive OEMs and Tier 1s
Domain
Automotive electronics, wireless communication protocols
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embedded programming (C, C++, Python), RTOS support (TI-RTOS, FreeRTOS, Linux), Bluetooth Low Energy protocol expertise, embedded firmware debugging, system-level debugging, hardware bring-up, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Other wireless protocols (WiFi, Zigbee, Thread), automotive BLE PEPS applications, AI/ML algorithms, wired protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN), version control tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git), RF/Hardware debug
Technologies
TI wireless microcontrollers, TI-RTOS, FreeRTOS, Linux, Bluetooth Low Energy, C, C++, Python, SPI, UART, I2C, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git
Responsibilities
Partner with automotive Tier 1s and OEMs to design and implement wireless connectivity applications; provide high-volume technical customer support and on-site troubleshooting; collaborate with systems engineers on early design activities; create application notes, software documentation, and training materials; develop end-equipment demonstrations for tradeshows; perform system-level debugging and code optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC