TCU Vehicle Line Release Engineer

TCU Vehicle Line Release Engineer (Telematics & Connected Services) We’re looking for a TCU Vehicle Line Release Engineer to join a high-performing Connectivity organisation within a major global automotive OEM. The role sits at the intersection of software engineering, electrical architecture, validation, supplier management, and program execution — owning the end‑to‑end delivery and release of Telematic Control Unit software across multiple vehicle lines and Connected Services programs, from development through to vehicle launch and beyond. Contract & Benefits

Contract type: Permanent or freelance Benefits: Competitive package; cross‑functional, high‑visibility role within a major connected vehicle program

Responsibilities

Own TCU readiness across assigned vehicle lines and launch program Coordinate the development, testing, and release of TCU software components in line with vehicle milestones and connected services roadmap Ensure alignment between TCU, backend systems, data pipelines, subscriptions, OTA flows, and mobile app interface Track software and hardware maturity across development, validation, and launch phase Manage part‑number releases and ensure full traceability for SOP milestones Lead supplier follow‑up, requirement clarification, technical reviews, and defect resolution Coordinate with EE Architecture, validation, integration, quality, manufacturing, and plant teams Support launch‑gating activities, defect triage, root‑cause analysis, and crisis resolution Support production plants with EOL procedures, diagnostics, installation guidelines, and post‑launch improvements Collect and analyse logs from testing and plant environments, performing first‑level triage Maintain clear product backlog prioritisation and contribute to process and tooling improvement

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; 3+ years of experience in automotive electrical architecture, connected systems, telematics, or software‑based product engineering Good understanding of automotive connectivity architectures and TCU/telematics systems Familiarity with CAN bus and Ethernet Understanding of cloud systems, connected services, and vehicle software ecosystems Knowledge of software development lifecycles and CI/CD workflows Experience with requirements management and change‑control processes Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills Experience with TCU integration, Connected Services, or OTA systems is a strong plus Familiarity with GitHub‑based development pipelines is advantageous Understanding of PDP, DAC, CVVR, SRR, part‑number creation, and automotive SOP cycles is a plus Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence, RTC, and PLM tools is beneficial Exposure to AI‑assisted tools for defect triage, code review, or process efficiency

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