Staff Systems Engineer

Torc Robotics; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead the technical direction for the Metrics for Release and HiL groups. You will architect scalable validation platforms for autonomous driving software and orchestrate distributed compute, telemetry, and downstream delivery.

The role requires strong experience in HiL planning, ROS, Python, C++, and CAN networking, with a track record of CI/CD automation and cross-team mentorship.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience with architecture and requirements management tools (Jama, Cameo).
• Proficient in Python, C++, and ROS; strong data analysis and KPI reporting.
• Experience integrating HiL tests, CI/CD automation, and vehicle networking (CAN).

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure technical excellence of Metrics for Release and HiL groups and guide integration within Torc's self-driving product portfolio.
• Architect scalable platform systems for validating autonomous driving software and orchestration of distributed compute workloads and telemetry pipelines.
• Lead integration of self-driving components to enable deployment onto HiL benches; ensure traceability from requirements to verification tests.
• Leverage automated testing pipelines and create requirements for new tools or automation to enhance testing capabilities.
• Track and report system performance KPIs and share insights across the organization.
• Mentor engineers across teams on systems design, requirements engineering, and best practices.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Computer/Mechanical/Robotics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Mechanical/Robotics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Jama

Cameo

Job description

Job Duties:

Lead and ensure the technical excellence of solutions delivered by the Metrics for Release and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) groups and guide their integration within Torc's self-driving product portfolio. Architect scalable platform systems for validating autonomous driving software, including orchestration of distributed compute workloads, telemetry pipelines, and results of delivery to downstream teams. Lead the integration of new and existing self-driving components and subsystems to enable the deployment of self-driving software onto Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) benches. Maintain traceability between different levels of requirements and map them to verification tests throughout the product lifecycle. Leverage automated software testing pipelines and create requirements for new tools or automation to increase overall testing capabilities. Track and report system performance KPIs on a regular basis to provide insight into system performance to the rest of the organization. Operate as a recognized subject matter expert, driving alignment and influencing adoption of best practices, technology stacks, and standards beyond the immediate group. Mentor engineers across multiple teams on systems design, requirements engineering, and best practices.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 4 years' experience in related systems engineering role, or alternatively Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 6 years' in related systems engineering role. Experience must include: 1) systems engineering tools (Jama, Cameo) for architecture and requirements management; 2) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test planning, execution, and CI/CD automation; 3) Data analysis, visualization, and KPI reporting; 4) Troubleshooting and debugging of robotic, autonomous, or automotive systems; 5) Programming in Python, C++ and ROS (Robot Operating System); 6) CAN-based vehicle networking.

Position is located at HQ in Blacksburg, Virginia; availability to work anywhere in the U.S.

Salary: $198,451.20