Role: Technical Writer
Work location: Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Long term contract
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Technical Writer for Automotive ECU Validation is responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining high quality technical documentation that supports the validation and verification of Electronic Control Units (ECUs). This role acts as a bridge between test engineers, software/hardware teams, suppliers, and OEM stakeholders to ensure clarity, compliance, and traceability across the validation lifecycle.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of automotive ECUs (Body, Powertrain, Chassis, ADAS, Infotainment).
Familiarity with tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, ETAS, dSPACE, Vector tools, XCP/UDS, logging tools.
Experience with test frameworks, validation workflows, and verification methodologies.
Ability to read DBC files, CAN logs, test outputs, and basic diagnostic services.
Documentation & Writing Skills:
Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to simplify complex engineering topics.
Strong command of document structuring, templates, grammar, and engineering clarity.
Proficiency with MS Office, Confluence, Visio, SharePoint, DOORS, Polarion, Jama.
Soft Skills:
Detail oriented and structured thinker.
Strong stakeholder communication.
Ability to manage multiple document streams across engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or Technical Communication.
Background in ECU development, validation, or automotive testing.
Exposure to ASIL related documentation and safety analysis workflows.
Experience working with global engineering teams (India, Morocco, Europe, North America).
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