Role Overview
As a Hardware Integration Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for autonomous vehicle platforms, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software systems. You will guide vehicles from prototype assembly through to operational readiness, working closely with engineering, testing, and field operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in autonomous vehicle subsystems, including sensors, compute platforms, and power systems.
- Lead integration efforts from initial build through final validation, including wiring, mounting, and system-level testing.
- Design and assemble test environments to verify mechanical, electrical, and embedded functionality prior to field deployment.
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for assembly, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and system-level issues, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and evaluate new sensors and components.
- Ensure all integration activities follow safety protocols and minimize vehicle downtime.
- Work independently to solve complex, evolving technical challenges in fast-paced environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in automotive, robotics, or embedded systems development.
- Direct experience with autonomous vehicle sensors such as lidar, radar, and cameras.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, datasheets, and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with low-volume manufacturing, prototyping, and vehicle assembly processes.
- Familiarity with shop tools, 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, and automotive diagnostics.
- Background in vehicle maintenance and repair is required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of Python or other programming languages.
- Exposure to ROS and Linux-based operating systems.
- Experience programming or debugging microcontrollers and embedded systems.
Technical Environment
You’ll work with lidar, radar, camera systems, CAD tools, Python, ROS, Linux, and embedded computing platforms.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role with primary work conducted at company facilities. Employees are expected to work in-office five days per week, with limited flexibility for remote work due to lab and vehicle access requirements. Locations include Sunnyvale, CA; Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, FL; Ann Arbor, MI; and international sites in London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Generous paid time off
Compensation
Base salary ranges from $118,000 to $201,000 USD annually. This is one part of a broader compensation package that includes equity in the form of stock options or restricted stock units.
Company Principles
We believe in empowering individuals to manage their work with autonomy and accountability. We encourage applicants even if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Our organization is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law requires us to comply with non-discrimination standards for federal contractors. We actively support workplace diversity and inclusion through policy and practice.
