Project Lead – Automotive Connected Vehicle Systems (Mountain View, CA)

Are you interested in the latest technologies, exciting projects, and a great team that warmly welcomes you in its midst? Perfect. Then come join us!

• You are applying for a position at Technica Engineering Inc in USA.

• Technica Engineering Inc. is part of the Technica Group with currently around 1000 employees worldwide.🌍

About Technica Engineering

Technica Engineering Inc. is a multinational company helping automotive manufacturers and suppliers design, test, and validate connected, intelligent, and safe vehicles.

We combine the agility of a startup with the stability of a company that has been growing steadily since 2008. Our teams work at the forefront of in-vehicle networking, connectivity, and security, shaping technologies such as Digital Key, infotainment, and advanced automotive electronics.

We are currently offering a position as

Project Lead – Automotive Connected Vehicle Systems

in Mountain View, CA on a permanent employment

About the Role

We’re hiring a Project Lead to join our automotive team in Mountain View. This role focuses on projects with one primary vehicle OEM (BMW), along with multiple smaller projects involving device OEMs and technology partners.

You’ll own and coordinate complex automotive projects across domains such as Digital Key, Infotainment, Connectivity, and Entertainment, while leading a small team of test engineers and working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams.

This role is well suited for someone with solid automotive experience who enjoys responsibility, customer interaction, and operating in environments that require managing ambiguity.

What You’ll Do with the team:

• Lead and coordinate automotive projects for BMW and select device OEM / technology partners

• Manage multiple parallel projects with varying scope and timelines

• Lead and manage a small team of test engineers, including task planning, prioritization, and day-to-day guidance

• Act as a key interface to customers, internal teams, and external partners

• Manage ambiguity across evolving requirements, technical constraints, and customer expectations

• Plan, assign, and track tasks across projects and team members

• Support HIL and automotive test bench setup, operation, and maintenance

• Identify risks, gaps, and open topics and proactively drive them to resolution

• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and alignment across stakeholders