Job Title: OTA Software Fleet Engineer

Job Description

You will be a key contributor within a team responsible for managing and operating a fleet of test vehicles supporting vehicle software development and validation. This role focuses on vehicle operations, vehicle maintenance, software baselining, OTA and service software updates, scripting and tools development, and advanced root cause analysis across vehicle systems. You will own portions of the test-vehicle lifecycle, ensuring vehicles are properly configured, updated, maintained, and operational to support continuous software development validation and release activities. The role requires close collaboration with technicians, software engineers, feature owners, and test teams to diagnose complex vehicle and software issues, improve operational efficiency, and enable high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scripts using Python and/or C to support vehicle operations and efficiency.Leverage automation to improve operational efficiency by creating scripts to automatically read vehicle diagnostic trouble codes using logs, CAN data, or diagnostic APIs.Ensure vehicles are properly prepared and available for testing teams, verifying vehicles are on the correct software baseline.Perform root cause analysis related to vehicle and fleet issues, including investigating recurring vehicle faults, connectivity issues, or test failures.Manage vehicle sign-out and sign-in processes, ensuring vehicles are maintained in test-ready condition, and tracking vehicle status, location, usage, and health.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.3–5 years of experience in software engineering, automotive product development, vehicle software operations, test systems, or complex embedded/software environments.Experience managing test vehicles and executing vehicle software updates.Hands-on experience with scripting, automation, and diagnostic tools.Proven ability to perform advanced root cause analysis and debug complex system issues.Experience with Python or similar scripting languages.API interaction and data parsing.Log analysis and telemetry interpretation.Test automation frameworks.Technical writing and process documentation.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allen Park, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $50.74/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allen Park,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

About Actalent

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