Systems Engineer II – AD-Kit Components

Torc Robotics; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 132,400 - 158,900; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics in Michigan is seeking a System Engineer to design, source, develop, build, and deliver a scalable Autonomous Driving Kit (AD‑Kit) system. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration to ensure the hardware architecture meets functional safety and cybersecurity standards, and support HIL testing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on systems engineering, safety case development, and experience with automotive ECUs, data buses, and verification tools to deliver robust autonomous trucking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on systems, hardware and software engineering experience.
• Experience with safety-critical and fail-operational control systems.
• Experience with automotive ECUs and methodologies.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as Jama.
• Familiarity with data buses such as CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, I2C.
• Experience with high-speed signaling and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop the core vehicle electrical hardware architecture for each vehicle program that meets functional safety and security standards.
• Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports program requirements.
• Develop variations of architecture to support HIL needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices and champion this with others in the group.
• Perform problem-solving activities during design, prototype and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution.

Skills

Communication

Systems engineering

Safety-critical experience

Automotive ECUs

Data buses knowledge

High-speed signaling

C/C++/Python/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Hardware/CS/Systems Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Jama

Job description

Join the Autonomous Driving Kit (AD-Kit) Systems Team, where we design, source, develop, build, and deliver a highly scalable Autonomous Driving Kit (AD-Kit) system. Your role will make a significant impact on the future of trucking and autonomous technology as we look to Drive the Future of Freight. We are currently seeking a System Engineer who is enthusiastic about systems engineering and autonomy compute systems. This work is aligned to best‑in‑class functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

What you’ll do:

• Develop the core vehicle electrical hardware architecture for each vehicle program that meets functional safety and security standards.
• Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports program requirements.
• Develop variations of architecture to support HIL needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices and champion this with others in the group.
• Perform problem‑solving activities during design, prototype and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands‑on systems, hardware and software engineering experience.
• Experience working with safety‑critical and fail‑operational control systems.
• Experience with and strong understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as Jama.
• Familiarity or experience with data buses such as CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, I2C.
• Experience with high‑speed signaling and signal integrity.

Bonus Points!

• Experience with ISO 26262 standards and ASPICE and how to creatively apply these concepts to iterative design and development.
• Expertise in establishing a robust functional safety case for L4 autonomous applications.
• Experience with high‑speed signals on PCBs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR memory.
• Experience with C, C++, Python and/or Linux.
• Experience designing, executing, and documenting lab‑based and/or real‑world field tests.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to automotive electronics.
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range: $132,400 - $158,900 USD

As set forth in Torc Robotics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.