Hardware Engineer I - Sensors

About the role

Join the Sensors Team, where we deliver multiple modalities of sensors that are rigorously tested and validated for Torc's autonomous driving trucks. Your role will have a significant impact on the future of trucking and autonomous technology as we look to Drive the Future of Freight. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer I who is enthusiastic about thriving in a hands-on environment and ready to grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand hardware requirements, interface with automotive suppliers and stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee implementation of test plans and procedures to ensure overall alignment between hardware components and system goals.
• Work with the team to develop and execute test plans to validate across sensing modalities.
• Ensure the quality of hardware deliveries by designing, establishing, and performing robust test plans that trace back to component requirements, including lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance.
• Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute relevant hardware component tests.
• Perform problem-solving activities during design, prototype, and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Partner with the Systems team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose them into detailed component requirements for each sensor.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and reports related to the above.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 0-3 years of experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with sensor modalities including LiDAR, Radar, Camera, Microphones, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS).
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS and Jama.
• Understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
• Familiarity or experience with data buses such as CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, I2C.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to automotive electronics.
• Experience with high-speed signaling and signal integrity.
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Willingness and ability to work across teams, geographies, and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Tier-1 supplier experience or working in a similar environment.
• Experience designing, executing, and documenting lab-based and/or real-world field tests.
• Experience processing and analyzing large datasets from all sensor modalities to evaluate performance.
• Experience with ISO 26262 standards, ASPICE, autonomous vehicles, or developing sensor modality applications.
• Experience with processors and microcontrollers.
• Knowledge or experience in safety-critical systems and applications.
• Experience with pyCASSD software.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, or Linux.

Pay

Hiring range for this role: $98,800—$118,600 USD.