Technical Writer
Pacer Group, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Role: Techincal Writer- Automotive BG (Client is looking for someone that can understand the ECUs at a high level)
Work location: Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA
6+ MONTHS CONTRACT
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.
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.
Ability to manage multiple document streams across engineering teams.
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Work location: Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA
6+ MONTHS CONTRACT
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.
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.
Ability to manage multiple document streams across engineering teams.
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