Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Torc Robotics; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer for an on-site role in Walled Lake, MI. You will integrate hardware and software components of autonomous trucking systems, define interfaces, run integration and regression tests, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with distributed systems, C/C++ or Python, CAN networks, HIL/SIL testing, and the ability to document and

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems, interface definition, system-level debugging and end-to-end validation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python; real-time or embedded systems and software development best practices (Git, CI/CD).
• Exposure to automotive/robotics domains, CAN and sensors (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and perception/control systems.
• Experience with test planning, HIL/SIL environments, logging/diagnostics and metrics-based performance analysis.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Robotics; senior-level system integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system interfaces across hardware and software components.
• Perform integration and regression testing; diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, safety and validation teams.
• Develop integration plans and maintain documentation.
• Support deployment of new releases to test vehicles and platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration processes and tools.

Skills

System integration

Embedded software

Autonomous/robotics

Testing & tools

Collaboration & communication

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or related field

Tools

CAN networks

HIL/SIL

Job description

Company Description Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, delivers autonomous software solutions for the trucking and freight industry. As part of Daimler, the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America, Torc is advancing highly automated trucks to improve the safety and efficiency of goods transport. The team combines deep expertise in autonomous vehicle technology with strategic partnerships across the industry to bring real-world applications to market. Torc’s mission is to drive the future of freight through safer roads and more efficient movement of critical goods, offering opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge innovation in a fast-growing field.

Role Description The Senior Systems Integration Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Walled Lake, MI. This role focuses on integrating hardware and software components of autonomous trucking systems, ensuring end-to-end system functionality and performance. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining and managing system interfaces, performing integration and regression testing, diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as software, hardware, safety, and validation. The engineer will develop integration plans, maintain documentation, support deployment of new releases to test vehicles and platforms, and contribute to continuous improvement of integration processes and tools.

Qualifications

• System integration and architecture: experience with complex, distributed systems, interface definition, system-level debugging, and end-to-end validation.
• Embedded and software engineering: proficiency in languages such as C/C++ or Python, familiarity with real-time or embedded systems, and software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, code review).
• Autonomous/automotive systems: exposure to robotics or automotive domains, CAN and other vehicle networks, sensors (LiDAR, radar, cameras), and perception or control systems.
• Testing and tools: experience with test planning, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments, logging/diagnostic tools, and metrics-based performance analysis.
• Collaboration and communication: ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, clearly document technical work, and communicate complex issues to diverse stakeholders.
• Education and experience: bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with senior-level experience in system integration or a closely related discipline.
• Additional beneficial qualifications: knowledge of safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262), experience with Linux-based development, real-time operating systems, and prior work on autonomous or advanced driver-assistance systems.