OTA Automation Development Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

OTA Automation Development Engineer

Our client in Allen Park, MI is looking for a OTA Automation Development Engineer. This is a part time contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Onboarding: Laptop, badge, credentials, basic training to support system access started
• Serve as a bridge between IT/cloud teams and in-plant operations for OTA software delivery.
• Architect and deploy cloud-based OTA pipelines that support concurrent updates across multiple vehicle modules (e.g., ADAS, BCM, PCM, telematics, etc.)
• Develop, test, and maintain robust update applications and scripts—packaged as standalone executables or containerized services—that automate version control and validation
• Integrate on-premises manufacturing network infrastructure with AWS/Azure/GCP services to enable seamless communication between assembly-line ECUs and cloud update servers
• Coordinate with electrical test engineers to schedule in-vehicle or bench-top flashing sessions that align with production milestones and minimize plant downtime
• Collaborate with diagnostics and validation teams to define firmware validation criteria and verify update integrity
• Monitor real-time telemetry and performance metrics during OTA rollouts, analyze diagnostic logs for error codes (DTCs), and drive continuous improvement of update success rates
• Provide in-plant support for troubleshooting update failures, performing partial recoveries, and executing manual recovery procedures when automated processes encounter exceptions
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures for OTA processes, including secure boot, encrypted firmware delivery, and code signing to comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 21434, SAE J3061)
• Support all FP Meetings and provide status updates

What You Will Need:

• BS Mechanical Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or BBA or Associate Degree
• 3+ years experience on Ford Motor Company programs
• Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (JIRA / FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / 8Ds / Part Sign-Off / GPIRs / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / FMA / Six Sigma)
• OTA, Cloud Infrastructure, and Programming / Scripting Experience
• Experience launching new vehicles on an electrical integration team and working with a Cross-functional team, including in-plant End Of Line (EOL) activity, assembly-line throughput, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with diagnostics tools, cybersecurity best practices and production-floor constraints is essential to guarantee that OTA processes do not disrupt assembly-line throughput or safety standards
• Ability to handle complex and multiple tasks and complicated situations under compressed timing

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.