Application Engineer - Automotive

Are you ready to help define the next generation of autonomous systems? Do you love learning new and innovative technologies? As an Application Engineer at RTI you will be responsible for driving RTI’s technology leadership forward across our fastest-growing markets, focusing on Automotive but also collaborating in Aerospace and Defense, MedTech and Robotics.

This Application Engineering role is part of the go-to-market team that identifies and develops growth opportunities, with a focus on combining a background in coding with a visible position learning and leading the future of autonomy. In this position, you’ll help showcase the power of RTI’s Connext product through hands-on demonstrations, partner integrations, and compelling videos. You’ll work directly with RTI’s Technology Partners to grow our ecosystem and explore new technologies that are shaping the future of intelligent systems. Join us to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a supportive, innovative environment. 

✨ What You’ll Do / Responsibilities

• Build scalable, distributed, resilient, end to end SDV architecture leveraging automotive standards.
• Engage with partner organizations to collaborate on technical content, demos, and promotions -- optimizing engagement and ensuring content visibility.
• Engage with and take a leadership role in understanding and applying automotive standards, both internally and externally.
• Assist in designing and delivering technical demonstrations, Proof-of-Concepts, and new technology evaluations for  RTI Connext DDS, partner software, and new, leading edge technologies.
• Develop content (videos, demos, example, blogs) to support marketing campaigns.
• Support the company vision in cross market initiatives.

🎯 What We’re Looking For / Requirements

• A proven track record of 3+ years of experience in automotive working with standards.
• Experience with some AUTOSAR solutions and tools (e.g., DaVinci & Microsar from Vector, Mobilgene from Autoever, EB Tresos & Autocore from Elektrobit, ISOLAR & RTA from ETAS).
• Familiarity with TCP/IP sockets or messaging protocols.
• Proficient in at least one programming language and you are aware of software patterns in design & conception.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Very strong communication skills and hands on mentality.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At RTI, we are dedicated to building a fair and inclusive workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with all qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or another one of our open roles. Learn more about our commitment to our workforce, here!

💎 Nice To Have / Preferred Skills

• Experience/Active contribution in automotive standards (e.g., AUTOSAR, COVESA, SOAFEE).
• Familiarity with the ROS 2 ecosystem and related robotics use cases.
• Understanding of market trends and technical concepts of safety platforms for autonomous systems in Automotive (ISO-26262) and other markets such as Avionics (DO-178C), Medical (IEC 62304), Industrial (IEC 61508), and Railway (EN 50128 / EN 50716).
• Experience with RTOS and/or deeply embedded system development.

🌟What We Offer You

• Flexible working schedule. 
• Remote working + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home.
• Flexible Paid Time Off + “Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards. 
• We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed.
• Click here to view our Spain Benefits!

💙 How is life at RTI

• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years both in Spain and the US. In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance. 
• We live and work by our core values, which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you.
• We are defined by our “Working as One” culture and truly care about team’s interaction. That is why we plan trips for teams to get together in person, enjoy fun team-building activities and events, and feel more connected.

🌍 What We Do / About RTI

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the data-streaming company for intelligent distributed systems. RTI Connext® software is the critical nervous system for over 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. Connext is the only real-time data streaming platform that can both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications. RTI helps organizations develop, deploy, and scale intelligence and physical AI from edge to cloud, faster. RTI Runs a Smarter World™. 

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