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CalAmp

Engineer I, Test

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$59K - $102K/yr

This role is an entry level Test Engineer position for CalAmp mobile devices supporting internal telematics device testing tools and data platforms within the Vehicle Engineering group. Core ...

CalAmp

Engineer I, Test

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$102K/yr

Responsibilities This role is an entry level Test Engineer position for CalAmp mobile devices supporting internal telematics device testing tools and data platforms within the Vehicle Engineering ...

CalAmp

Engineer I, Test

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$59K - $102K/yr

Responsibilities This role is an entry level Test Engineer position for CalAmp mobile devices supporting internal telematics device testing tools and data platforms within the Vehicle Engineering ...

TelemetryX

Director of Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

$225K - $255K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Director of Engineering for Telematics Hardware and Embedded Software is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle management of telematics hardware and embedded software ...

TelemetryX

Director of Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Director of Engineering for Telematics Hardware and Embedded Software is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle management of telematics hardware and embedded software ...

Rivian

Staff Systems Homologation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead system design and requirement reviews with Vehicle Engineering, Electrical, Software, Connectivity/Telematics, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance, performance, and robustness. * Define ...

Rivian

Staff Systems Homologation Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead system design and requirement reviews with Vehicle Engineering, Electrical, Software, Connectivity/Telematics, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance, performance, and robustness. * Define ...

Tread

Staff Backend Engineer (Rails)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$180K - $220K/yr

Operate a telematics layer with billions of rows tracking thousands of trucks across North America ... We engineer the agent loop itself - skills, prompts, review pipelines. We invest in the dev ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for telematics engineer in California is $45.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.37 and $51.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Telematics Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, with expertise in embedded systems, networking, and data analytics. Familiarity with telematics platforms, GPS technology, vehicle diagnostics tools, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex systems. These skills are essential for developing, maintaining, and optimizing telematics solutions that enhance vehicle connectivity and data-driven decision-making.

What does a telematics engineer do?

A Telematics Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems that integrate telecommunications and informatics to enable vehicle tracking, fleet management, and remote diagnostics. They work with GPS, wireless communication, and IoT technologies to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. Their responsibilities include configuring telematics hardware, developing software solutions, analyzing data for insights, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Telematics Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,314 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Engineer I, Test

CalAmp

Carlsbad, CA • Hybrid

$59K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are CalAmp, a connected intelligence company that gives people the ability to track, monitor and recover their vital assets with real-time visibility and insights.

Currently, we are seeking an Engineer I, Test based in Carlsbad, CA.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who align with our core values (Inclusion, Innovation, Execution, Customer Success) and for those who desire to build, sell, and/or support connected solutions and services.

Equal Employment Opportunity
CalAmp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.


This role is an entry level Test Engineer position for CalAmp mobile devices supporting internal telematics device testing tools and data platforms within the Vehicle Engineering group.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop code to extract data elements from multiple 3rd party sources including Excel, MS Access, JSON, XML, or PDF files.

    • This code needs to create intermediate files or common format using Excel that can be ingested into an SQL database.

    • Assist with the ingestion of this data into the SQL database.

  • Maintain and enhance existing internal C# diagnostic and automation applications used to support telematics device validation and communication workflows.
    • MQTT broker integrations, topic subscription/publish flows, and routing
    • Serial communication subsystems: .NET COM interfaces, USB/COM detection, async port management, retry/fault-recovery logic
    • CAN and J1939 data capture, decoding, logging, filtering, and replay
  • Support automated test execution software used to validate embedded communication behavior and system functionality.

    • Loading and running modular XML test definitions

    • Improving execution reliability, reporting clarity, and logging traceability

    • Debugging communication paths across CAN, MQTT, serial, and server interfaces


Must Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • Proficiency in C# and Python

  • Working knowledge of serial communication (COM/USB) fundamentals

  • Proficiency in MS Excel: formulas, pivot tables, data formatting

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Pluses

  • Experience with distributed IoT communication:

    • MQTT publish/subscribe patterns

    • Broker-based device telemetry flows

    • TLS, authentication, and topic security models

  • Familiarity with vehicle and embedded communication buses:

    • J1939, J1708/J1587, CAN, CAN FD

  • Exposure to debugging tools:

    • CANalyzer, CANoe, MQTTX, Postman

  • Familiarity with IP networks and routing

  • Experience with cellular modems, GPS technology, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE

This position provides hands-on experience with modern IoT communication stacks, telematics test environments, and software-driven automation for embedded devices. You will work closely with engineering to support and evolve internal communication test frameworks, data processing flows, and test automation logic.

Interviews are occurring this week and next so apply now if interested.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

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