Sr. Vehicle Operations & Integration Engineer

42dot Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

42dot Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Vehicle Operations & Integration Engineer to support its vehicle fleet, vehicle lab, and autonomous vehicle R&D efforts.

You will lead hands-on integration, validation, maintenance, and operational readiness for development vehicles used in software-defined vehicle programs and data collection. You will collaborate with autonomous driving, perception, embedded software, and hardware teams to ensure vehicles and test assets are safe, functional, and

Qualifications

• Experience validating infotainment systems and vehicle networks.
• Ability to perform functional testing across CAN, Ethernet, wireless, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.
• Experience documenting issues and conducting root-cause analysis.
• Experience with prototype development and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Integration & Prototype Development: install, integrate, and troubleshoot autonomous driving sensor suites and compute platforms.
• Support prototype vehicle builds including electrical, mechanical, and software integration activities.
• Assist validation of new hardware and software releases prior to deployment.
• Fabricate and install prototype brackets, harnesses, mounts, and supporting hardware.
• Coordinate vehicle modifications with internal teams and external vendors.
• Prepare development vehicles for ADAS, ML, and perception data collection.
• Deploy and validate sensors (cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMU, DMS) and vehicle networks.
• Provide field support during testing and demonstrations.
• Ensure data collection systems are calibrated before field deployments.
• Document issues and support root-cause actions with engineering teams.

Skills

Vehicle integration

Sensor integration

Test planning

Documentation

Tools

CAN

Ethernet

GNSS

IMU

Logging systems

Job description

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software‑defined vehicles.

We develop safety‑first, user‑centric software‑defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self‑managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role:

As a Senior Vehicle Operations & Integration Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor supporting 42dot's vehicle fleet, vehicle laboratory, and autonomous vehicle development efforts. Reporting to the Manager of Fleet Operations, you will be responsible for the hands‑on integration, validation, maintenance, and operational readiness of development vehicles used for software‑defined vehicle, autonomous driving, AI, and data collection programs. This role combines vehicle integration, systems validation, fleet support, prototype development, documentation, and safety leadership. You will work closely with engineering teams across autonomous driving, perception, embedded software, infotainment, and hardware development to ensure that vehicles and test assets are safe, functional, and available for critical R&D activities.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Integration & Prototype Development Perform installation, integration, and troubleshooting of autonomous driving sensor suites, compute platforms, logging systems, networking equipment, and vehicle instrumentation.
• Support prototype vehicle builds including electrical, mechanical, and software integration activities.
• Assist engineering teams in validating new hardware and software releases prior to vehicle deployment.
• Fabricate and install prototype brackets, harnesses, mounts, and supporting hardware for development vehicles.
• Coordinate vehicle modifications with internal engineering teams and external upfitting vendors.
• Prepare and maintain development vehicles used for autonomous driving, ADAS, machine learning, and perception data collection programs.
• Deploy and validate sensors including cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMU, driver monitoring, and vehicle network interfaces.
• Support vehicle bring‑up activities and system‑level debugging of integrated autonomous driving platforms.
• Ensure data collection systems are operational and calibrated before field deployments.
• Provide field support during testing activities and vehicle demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Support validation of infotainment systems, connectivity features, embedded software, and vehicle network communications.
• Perform functional testing across CAN, Ethernet, wireless, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.
• Execute test plans and regression testing for hardware and software releases.
• Document issues and work closely with engineering teams to support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Verify vehicle functionality following software updates, hardware changes, or prototype modifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintain vehicle readiness through inspections, diagnostics, maintenance coordination, and operational checks.
• Track vehicle status, utilization, maintenance schedules, and equipment inventory.
• Assist with vehicle deployments, logistics, charging schedules, and transportation activities.

Interview Process

• Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances. You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.
• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.
• We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
• Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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