Sensor Hardware Engineer I for Autonomous Truck Tech

Torc Robotics; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 98,800 - 118,600; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics seeks a Hardware Engineer I to join the Sensors Team, delivering multi-modal sensors for autonomous trucks. You will analyze hardware requirements, interface with suppliers, and help implement test plans to ensure automotive-grade performance.

Work with Component Enablement and Systems teams to translate system requirements into component specifications, maintain technical docs, and contribute to field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Hardware/Computer Engineering or related field and 2+ years experience OR Master’s degree in related field and 0–3 years experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with sensor modalities including LiDAR, Radar, Camera, Microphones, INS.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS and Jama.
• Understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
• Familiarity 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of hardware deliveries by designing, establishing, and performing robust test plans traceable to component requirements; include lab and field testing.
• Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute hardware component tests and drive root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with the Systems team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose into detailed component requirements for each sensor.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and reports related to the above.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sensor modalities

Requirements management

Automotive ECUs

CAN/Ethernet/LP

Signal integrity

Lab equipment

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Hardware/Computer Engineering or related

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Torc Robotics seeks a Hardware Engineer I to join the Sensors Team, delivering multi-modal sensors for autonomous trucks. You will analyze hardware requirements, interface with suppliers, and help implement test plans to ensure automotive-grade performance.

Work with Component Enablement and Systems teams to translate system requirements into component specifications, maintain technical docs, and contribute to field testing.