EE Integration Release Engineer

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.  The US Vehicle Integration team at Mercedes-Benz is pivotal in establishing the brand's technological leadership in the US luxury market. The team works collaboratively to drive innovation by translating US customer feedback into impactful propositions, focusing on software-defined vehicles and thorough testing across various domains, including infotainment, connected car, E/E systems, and BEV/HEV charging technologies. Together with supporting Mercedes-Benz North America vehicle workshops and operations, their efforts ensure a seamless customer experience that uphold Mercedes-Benz's high standards. MBRDNA is seeking an EE Integration Release Engineer to ensure the highest quality standards of our Mercedes-Benz vehicles during the development cycle, with a focus in electric vehicles, infotainment and telematics systems. The engineer’s testing roles and responsibilities are in the area of overall vehicle EE systems (Telematics integration, AD integration, on/off-board testing) from a customer’s point of view. Project Management will be the central function of this role for EE Integration test drives, EE updates, defect management and becoming an expert in overall EE systems from an end user point of view. The testing will be conducted with prototype vehicles and the focus will be on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. The engineer will have the opportunity to travel domestically to complete necessary testcases in different regions of the US. The engineer should be consistently engaged in customer feedback, market changes and business priorities as per ISO-9001 standards. This position provides daily challenges in a collaborative work environment where people enjoy working together. In 2026, MBRDNA is establishing a Technical Center in Atlanta, GA. The engineer will be positioned in Atlanta beginning in July 2026 and will work from Long Beach, CA from the date of hire until the date of relocation. Be part of our testing team now to work on exciting products and topics of tomorrow! Job Responsibilities:

Lead EE test drive planning requested by each carline and collaborate with functional groups to perform combined test drives. Generate a vehicle plan in collaboration with carlines and functional areas to ensure prototypes and test cars are available in time for release updates and validation test drives. Work directly with the Project Managers to coordinate schedules, update test plans, manage defects as well as create and monitor confluence pages.

Resolve technical problems, discover and report defects, handle traces, and promptly communicate technical and quality related issues obtained from the testing, validation and verification process. Document, quantify and report results to carline departments and functional areas. Provide release recommendation PowerPoint reports for US market.

Coordinate and document in collaboration with counterparts in Germany which software and hardware is necessary to update specific prototype and test vehicles to a specific release level. Support vehicle updates by communicating the necessary software release.

Ability to communicate effectively within the team, solve process problems and bottlenecks, think creatively, and work as a team in a multi-project environment. Communication skills inclusive of presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering). *required

3+ years of relevant professional experience.

Automotive Development Knowledge: Good understanding of vehicle development process, system development process, liability and quality requirements, knowledge of automobile technology, vehicle electrical and onboard communication architecture, modules and parts, understand software and hardware requirements, vehicle architectures and testing methodologies.

Project Management Skills: Ability to generate plans and identify milestones necessary to reach project targets. Achieve milestones and drive development of work procedures. Must be proactive in predicting and preparing for upcoming challenges and find solutions within time constraints and budget. Actively work on process development & continuous improvement. Act as a consultant to other engineers and departments regarding updates and testing.

Organization and leadership skills: Ability to organize people, logistics, data, parts and workshop workflows. Ability to lead groups on test drives. Must be able to independently build up working relationships with intra-company expert departments in Germany and in North America. Detail oriented and ability to follow through on tasks.

Testing: Participate on EE test drives across the country to evaluate systems and integration into test vehicles. Analyze functionality and summarize results until revalidation is necessary. Provide US market release recommendation based on vehicle maturity. Resolve technical problems, discover and report defects, traces, and promptly communicate technical and quality related issues obtained from the testing, validation and verification process. Document, quantify and report results to carline departments and functional areas. Provide release recommendation PowerPoint reports for US market.

Domestic business travel is required up to 25%

This position is located on-site at the MBRDNA Technical Center in Atlanta, GA.

Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use, driving and presentations. Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands.

Valid CA Drivers License

Valid Passport

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management skills

R&D engineering experience with focus on overall vehicle knowledge & diagnostics

Ability to test drive vehicles with working knowledge of Telematics/Connected/AD systems