**What you’ll be doing:** The Mule and Prototype IPC Engineer is responsible to lead the design of CAN communication and development of functional requirements specific to mule and prototype vehicles while working with suppliers and Engineering Support teams including systems, design release, wiring, networking and architecture engineers, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams as required to design and build mule and prototype vehicles. Responsibilities include: · Design and modify vehicle mule and prototype network topology diagram · Develop gateway functional requirements to communicate between different CAN architectures · Modify and map CAN/LIN network signals · Flash, configure and calibrate modules to meet vehicle build requirements · Troubleshooting / triage of vehicle electrical systems to support Mule and Prototype vehicle builds · Perform bench level simulation and testing to verify developed Gateway software · Drive identified issues to closure **What you need for this position:** Basic Qualifications: · Bachelors in electrical engineering or Computer Engineering and Computer Science · Knowledge of CAN based communication and tools · Experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes · Outstanding communication and organization skills · Self-starter with ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications: · Prior experience with CAN Vector tools – Canoe, CANalyzer, CANAPE, NeoVI · Architecture/System Integration experience · Knowledge of CAN FD and Ethernet Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.