Jobs at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Integrate, verify, and document ADAS software packages on QNX and Linux automotive computing platforms. Flash ECUs, validate vehicle readiness, conduct test drives, and troubleshoot software and signal-level issues. Perform root-cause analysis across complex automotive communication chains using CANoe and Wireshark, develop process automation, and coordinate with global engineering teams on software releases and vehicle integration.

Integrate, verify, debug, and document ADAS hardware and software packages for Mercedes-Benz prototype and fleet vehicles. Responsibilities include flashing ECUs, analyzing signals and interfaces, troubleshooting complex signal chains, performing root cause analysis, collaborating with international teams, and participating in vehicle test drives. The role requires advanced scripting, automotive communication protocol knowledge, ADAS sensor familiarity, and frequent hands-on vehicle and testing-bench work.

Leads Mercedes-Benz’s North American IP and patent function, overseeing patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, licensing, third-party rights analysis, IP litigation support, SEP issues, outside counsel, and policy matters. Manages the IP team, develops company-wide IP practices and training, advises legal and business teams, supports technology agreements, and coordinates global IP strategy, budgeting, and staffing.

Serve as technical compliance advisor bridging legal and engineering to identify, analyze, and mitigate software and regulatory risks (AI, ADS/ADAS, export). Research standards, translate requirements into scalable processes and automated solutions, prepare commodity classifications, support trainings, and perform technical analyses for regulatory submissions.

Provide senior legal advice on U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR), manage and build the companys export control program, support classification/licensing/recordkeeping, lead export compliance operations and team, collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and represent the company before government agencies.

Support development and operation of trade compliance program focusing on export controls for software, encryption, and technology classification. Perform classification, encryption review, license determination and submissions, end-use/end-user verifications, recordkeeping, audits, and cross-functional coordination with legal, engineering, and business teams.

Provide expert legal advice on U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR), manage and operate the export control program, lead classification (ECCN), licensing and deemed export submissions, conduct audits and recordkeeping, advise engineering and executives on technology transfers and encryption, represent the company before regulators, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver training and risk assessments.