What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Hardware Engineer - Sensors position at TORC Robotics?
About the Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the team :
Join the Sensors Team, where we deliver multiple modalities of sensors that are rigorously tested and validated for Torc's autonomous driving trucks. 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 Senior Hardware Engineer who is enthusiastic about thriving in a handson environment and ready to grow with the team. In this role, you will analyze and write hardware requirements, interface with automotive suppliers and stakeholders, develop and oversee implementation of test plans and procedures, and ensure overall alignment between the hardware components and the system goals.
What you'll do :
The Senior Hardware Engineer on the Sensors team will be responsible for authoring, maintaining and analyzing technical requirements, and working across the product lifecycle to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful test / validation of each sensor.
- Develop lidar, radar, camera, inertial navigation systems (INS), and microphone components that meet functional safety, security and functional requirements.
- Maintain requirements databases using both DOORS and Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
- Partner with the System team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose into detailed each sensor components requirements.
- Collaborate with automotive Tier-1 suppliers to enable efficient project execution by removing technical blockers as the projects progress.
- Ensure the quality of hardware deliveries by designing and establishing robust test plans that trace back to the component requirements. This includes lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance.
- Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute the relevant hardware component tests.
- Perform problem-solving activities during design, prototype and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and reports related to the above.
What you'll need to succeed :
LiDAR : Model raw performance metrics such as range, resolution, point cloud density, and environmental robustness. Specialize in advanced technologies like FMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave), Time-of-Flight (ToF), and MEMS LiDAR systems.
Bonus Points!
Perks of Being a Full-time Torc'r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work / life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers :
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
153,200-$183,800 USD
At Torc, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc'rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $153,200 - $183,800
