In-Cab AI Architect & Technical Lead

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Mossville, IL seeks an Architect/Technical Lead to define and drive the technical architecture for an aftermarket In-Cab AI Assistant platform for heavy equipment. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and security while delivering end-to-end architecture.

You will lead embedded compute, display, voice-first interaction, machine integration, and connected-device capabilities such as OTA updates, diagnostics, and logging, guiding cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software, systems, or embedded engineering, including architecture or technical leadership responsibilities.
• Experience designing and delivering embedded or edge-compute systems.
• Strong background in Linux-based embedded systems and system-level software design.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, including compute, display, audio, or similar device components.
• Experience with machine, vehicle, or industrial interfaces, such as CAN/J1939/CDL or similar environments.
• Experience designing systems with safety, compliance, or functional constraints.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled applications, preferably grounded assistant or RAG-style systems.
• Experience with OTA, diagnostics, logging, telemetry, and device management for connected products.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional technical leadership skills. Strong communication.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skill.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the end-to-end system architecture across embedded compute, display, audio, machine interfaces, assistant services, OTA, logging, and diagnostics.
• Provide technical leadership across discovery, implementation, integration, optimization, and release readiness.
• Translate program objectives and constraints into architecture, design decisions, and technical priorities.
• Ensure the solution remains within defined safety boundaries, including no AI-driven machine movement and no bypass of existing confirmation patterns.
• Guide machine integration, grounded assistant behavior, and non-functional requirements such as latency, boot time, offline behavior, and reliability.
• Produce architecture artifacts, interface definitions, and technical decision records.
• Support troubleshooting, supplier coordination, and technical risk reduction across the program.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Architecture leadership

Embedded systems

Linux

System integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/ Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

NVIDIA Orin

CAN/J1939

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Mossville, IL seeks an Architect/Technical Lead to define and drive the technical architecture for an aftermarket In-Cab AI Assistant platform for heavy equipment. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and security while delivering end-to-end architecture.

You will lead embedded compute, display, voice-first interaction, machine integration, and connected-device capabilities such as OTA updates, diagnostics, and logging, guiding cross-functional teams